Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 56: Dark Days
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Amana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Mason lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mason misses with the combination.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amana throws out the jab.
Amana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Mason clinches. #BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Amana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amana.#T1#
Amana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.#CL#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Amana in a clinch.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Amana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Mason has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Amana wants to break free but Mason has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amana.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Mason.
Amana misses with some punches.
Amana lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Mason pulls Amana into guard.
Amana wanted to stand there but Mason had control of the position.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Amana has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mason tries to strike from the bottom.
Amana wants to stand but Mason is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Amana stands up from Mason's guard - Amana perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Amana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up with Amana, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes Amana against the cage but Amana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amana throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Amana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Amana.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amana counters with a stiff right hand.
Amana scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bea Mason has been cut.#TD#
Mason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Amana quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Amana wants to get back to his feet.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amana is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him #SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Amana is defending well.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Amana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amana looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Amana manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Mason misses with a takedown
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Amana.
Mason fails to land the takedown.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mason dives in and grabs Amana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amana pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Amana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason fails with the takedown
enabling Amana to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Amana cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Amana misses with a looping right.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Mason clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bea Mason's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amana throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason throws a body kick that misses
and Amana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lalama Amana seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Mason is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amana's half guard.

Amana makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Amana counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Amana.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Amana sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mason with a body shot.#TD#
Mason gets a double leg takedown into Amana's guard.
Amana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Amana wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mason wants to control from the top but Amana keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amana throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Amana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Amana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Amana misses with the head strike.
Amana can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action. #BC2#
Amana manages to break the clinch.
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Amana gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
Amana is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amana down to the mat. Amana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amana takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Amana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Amana misses.
Amana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Mason forces Amana back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Mason turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mason manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amana wants to get back to his feet but Mason drags him back down.#T3##SUB#
Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Amana is trying to get back to his feet.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Amana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amana tries to escape but Mason is in control.
Mason trying to control the position but Amana is working away.
Amana wants to get back to his feet but Mason drags him back down.
Mason wants to stand but Amana is controlling his arm.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason taking a breather here.
Amana is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mason asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mason prevents Amana from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amana leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amana scores with a punch to the head.
Amana lands a body shot.
Amana lands a jab to Mason's midsection.
Amana cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bea Mason's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Amana lands a left and a right that send Mason crashing to the mat, dazed. Amana thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Amana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amana misses with some punches.
Mason wants to stall.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amana lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason has Amana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Amana is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amana down to the mat. Amana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Amana lands a body shot.
Amana jabs Mason right on the nose. Mason blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Mason is rocked!
Amana swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
A big right from Amana misses.
Donk. Amana catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Oh Mason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Amana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
Amana ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Mason out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana made sure to mention his sponsor, Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Grunge 47: River of Deceit
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Amana blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark pushes Amana away with a front kick.
Shark misses with a series of wild punches.
Shark slips under a jab from Amana.
Amana throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
Amana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amana digs a good body shot into Shark's ribs.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Shark scores with a head kick.
Shark thuds his shin into the meat of Amana's side.
Amana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shark.
A right-left combo lands from Shark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amana avoids the head kick by Shark.
A little jabbing left from Amana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shark connects with a high kick. #T1#
Amana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amana misses with a two punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shark.#TD2#
Amana drives through with a takedown into Shark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Amana tries to stand but Shark is controlling from the bottom.
Shark is looking to stand up but Amana isn't so interested in that idea.
Amana has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Amana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shark's guard.#T2#
Amana prevents Shark from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Amana wanted to stand there but Shark had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shark throws a low kick but Amana avoids it.
Amana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shark can pounce on him. #TD2#
Amana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amana tries to stand but Shark controls the position and pulls Amana into his guard.
Shark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amana is controlling him.
Amana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shark is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SU2#
Shark is working an open guard so Amana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amana misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch.
Shark working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark throws a head kick but Amana moves out of range.
Amana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Amana lands with a hook. Shark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Amana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Shark.
Shark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amana checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Amana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Shark tenderised Amana's leg. Amana is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Amana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shark - the referee stops the clock and Amana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shark. Amana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shark staying out of range there.
Shark feints and then cracks Amana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amana down.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Amana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body kick from Shark.
Amana is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shark misses with a straight left.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Power Shark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Amana takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark defending well as Amana loads up on a big left hand.
Amana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Amana loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
Amana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amana blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark misses with a two punch combination.
Power Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Shark misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shark.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amana throws out the jab.
Shark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amana if he has to take too many more of those.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.#T1##CL#
Shark gets a clinch.
Amana misses with some punches.
Amana misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shark.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amana can do to turn this around?
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark scores with a nice head shot.
Shark slips under a jab from Amana.
Amana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amana throws out the jab.
Amana throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Power Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amana lands the left hand.
Shark lands a right hook to the body.
Amana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Shark.
Amana scores with a jab.
Shark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amana takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shark scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Amana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick from Shark lands but Amana takes it in his stride.
Amana scores with a jab. Shark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Shark finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Amana misses with a shot to the body
and Shark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Amana.
Amana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark scores with a nice head shot.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shark scores with a head kick.
Shark misses the shot to the body.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Amana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark throws a lazy body kick
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark throws a low kick, looking for Amana's leg but Amana calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Amana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Amana misses.
Amana throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Amana moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shark.#CL#
Shark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Shark manages to break the clinch.
Shark throws a lazy head kick
and Amana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amana throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
Shark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Amana throws a poor cross that misses
and Shark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Power Shark dominated that second round.
That's time! Shark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
No joy there for Shark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amana lands with a right hand.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Amana moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amana to score with a decent uppercut.
Amana swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
Shark tries to counter by clinching up but Amana breaks away and moves out of range.
Amana misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
Shark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Amana.
Shark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Amana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Shark.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shark doesn't seem bothered though.
Shark lands with a shot to the body.
Amana misses with a looping right.
Shark misses with a low kick.
Amana throws a hook to the side of Shark's head but Shark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Shark.
Lalama Amana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Amana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shark lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amana misses with a straight left.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark moves out of range as Amana strikes.
Shark is looking to counter the offense by Amana and move into the clinch.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a head kick but Amana moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amana! But no joy.
Shark defending well as Amana loads up on a big left hand.
Amana throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
Amana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shark throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Amana works Shark's body with a nice hook.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shark lands with a slapping head kick.
Shark lands a leg kick that knocks Amana off balance momentarily.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Amana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shark with a body shot.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Amana moves out of range easily.
Amana throws out a counter right but Shark avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Amana throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
Shark throws the kick towards the body but Amana avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
Amana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Shark lands a high kick!
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shark was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Amana misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Amana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shark - the referee stops the clock and Amana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shark. Amana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Amana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Amana throws a right hand that misses
and Shark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amana's knee momentarily.
Power Shark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amana's corner calls for a 1-2. Amana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shark cracks Amana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Power Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Power Shark!
During a confident post fight interview, Power Shark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 42: 420 Special
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Amana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Benoit.
A jab from Benoit misses.
Benoit misses with a straight left.
Amana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benoit.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amana.
Benoit misses with the body kick
and Amana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amana momentarily.
Amana misses with a straight right.
Amana's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Amana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Benoit throws a leg kick which misses Amana's front leg but catches the back leg as Amana tries to avoid it.
Amana walks into a straight right hand from Benoit.
Amana moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amana avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Benoit throws a jab when Amana was well out of range.
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amana misses with a left hand
and Amana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit cracks Amana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amana walks into a straight right hand from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a leg kick
and Amana counters with a nice uppercut.
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Benoit.
We've been told by Benoit's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benoit defending well as Amana loads up on a big left hand.
Benoit misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit lands a really nice looking cross but Amana seems unphased.
Amana gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Benoit misses with a right hand
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
and Amana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benoit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benoit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benoit moves out of range of the strikes.
Benoit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Amana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benoit connects with a jab.#T3#
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Amana misses the target.
Benoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benoit jabs Amana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Benoit.
Benoit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amana.
Amana shoots in for a double leg but Benoit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benoit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benoit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benoit doesn't seem bothered though.
Benoit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Benoit scores with a nice head shot.
Amana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benoit pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Benoit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benoit.
Amana throws an overhand right that lands on Benoit's shoulder, as Benoit tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Benoit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benoit.
Amana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benoit.
Benoit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amana is out of range and Benoit settles back down.
Benoit misses with a low kick as Amana jumps back.
Benoit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amana.
Amana looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amana moves out of range of the body kick from Benoit.
Amana fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Benoit lands a nice looking body kick.
Benoit throws a hook to the side of Amana's head but Amana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benoit misses with a low kick.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benoit. Amana shrugs it off though.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Amana moved out of range.
Amana misses with a hook
and Benoit counters with an inside leg kick.
Amana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benoit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit scores with a punch to the head.
Amana dips to his left and cracks Benoit with an uppercut!
Amana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Amana moved out of range.#T1#
Amana looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
Benoit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Benoit slips under a jab from Amana.
Benoit misses the shot to the body.
Benoit feints and then cracks Amana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amana down.
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amana.
Benoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Amana swinging wildly here.
Benoit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Benoit connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Benoit cracks Amana with a good jab.
Benoit's corner calls for a 1-2. Benoit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit.
Benoit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christ Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amana's sensitive parts.
Benoit works the jab nicely.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amana can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Amana.
Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amana.
Amana looks to land a right hand but Benoit moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Amana might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benoit has got the better of the exchanges.
Benoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benoit scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Amana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit with the inside leg kick.
Crunch! Benoit slams his shin into Amana's torso.
Benoit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amana's sensitive parts.
Amana misses with a looping right.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana blocks a leg kick.
Amana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benoit. That's going to slow Amana down.
A slow jab from Benoit misses its intended target.
Amana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Benoit scores with a punch to the head.
Benoit swings for the body but Amana moves out of range. #T4#
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Amana misses.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good leg kick by Benoit.
A head kick misses from Benoit.
Benoit walks into a straight right hand from Amana.
Amana shoots in but no luck this time.
Benoit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amana.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Benoit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
You can see that Amana has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Amana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit swings widly with a right hand
and Amana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benoit thinking.
Benoit misses with a kick to the body.
Benoit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amana.
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
Benoit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amana slips under a jab from Benoit.
Amana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Amana saw that one coming.
Benoit lands with an overhand left.
Benoit lands with a nice body punch.
Amana takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Benoit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benoit lands a jab to the nose.
Benoit lands a nice hook to Amana's body. Amana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benoit connects with the punch.
Amana throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it.
Amana jabs at Benoit's body.
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
It looked like Benoit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Amana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Amana off balance momentarily.
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Amana off balance momentarily.
Lalama Amana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Benoit throws an overhand right that lands on Amana's shoulder, as Amana tries to avoid the shot.
Benoit tries to land a body kick
and Amana counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benoit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amana.
Benoit scores with a shot to the body.
Benoit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benoit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benoit slips a straight right by Amana.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Benoit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Amana will feel that in the morning.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amana! But no joy.
Amana fails to land with a series of punches.
Amana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amana moves forwards but Benoit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benoit scores with a kick to the body.
Amana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benoit.
Amana walks into a left hand.
Benoit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benoit digs a good hook to Amana's body.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benoit cracks Amana with a good jab.
A nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Benoit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Benoit.
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Amana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benoit blocks a jab.
Benoit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amana if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christ Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benoit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christ Benoit!
A very excited looking Christ Benoit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Grunge 35: Sub Pop
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Amana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bully looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amana working away.
Bully tries to bench press Amana off him but Amana keeps the position.
Bully has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Amana wants to stand but Bully has his arm trapped.
Amana is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bully can't do much from the bottom here.
Amana tries to stand but Bully is controlling his head.
Amana working away.
Amana tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bully is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Amana decides to stand back up. Amana steps back and let's Bully get back to his feet.
Bully misses with a straight right. #T1#
Amana moves out of range of the leg kick from Bully.
A little jabbing left from Amana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bully scores with a spinning back kick!
Bully throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bully lands a body shot.
Amana's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Amana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bully throws a leg kick which misses Amana's front leg but catches the back leg as Amana tries to avoid it.
Amana feints a jab promting Bully to slip. Amana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bully slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bully throws an off balance right hand
and Amana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cyber Bully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bully does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bully connects with a single shot there.
Bully scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Bully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bully misses with a leg kick.
Bully throws a body kick that misses.
Amana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cyber Bully is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Amana misses with a straight left.
Bully uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Bully feints and then cracks Amana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amana down.
Bully slips under a jab.
Amana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bully scores with a hook to the body. Amana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bully lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Bully fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bully on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bully swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bully scores with the left hand. Amana knows he should have avoided that one.
Amana darts in looking for a takedown but Bully gets double underhooks and turns Amana into the cage. #T3#
A combination from Amana does no damage.
Bully was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bully fakes the leg kick and cracks Amana in the body.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amana slips a straight right by Bully.
Amana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bully wants to land a leg kick but Amana is out of range.
Bully throws a front kick aimed at Amana's knee but Amana avoids it well.
Bully throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bully swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bully lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A clash of legs there as Amana blocks the low kick.
Amana throws out a counter right but Bully avoids it with no problem.
Bully defending well as Amana loads up on a big left hand.
Bully swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Amana blocks a jab.
Amana misses with a looping left.
Bully misses with a hook
and Bully takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Bully.
Bully connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bully uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amana has time to react.
Bully looks to score with a jab to the body but Amana is just out of range.
Amana slips a straight right by Bully.
It seemed like Amana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bully getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amana digs a good body shot into Bully's ribs.
Amana connects with a single shot there.
Bully with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyber Bully dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Bully. Beautiful body shot.
Bully buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bully connects with a right hand. Amana shakes it off.
Amana misses with a hook
and Bully connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bully connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bully. Amana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bully throws a poor cross that misses
and Amana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Amana.
Amana swings for the body but Bully moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bully.
A low kick from Bully is predictable there
and Amana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bully misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bully finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bully.
Bully scores with a nice right hand.
Amana throws a hook to the side of Bully's head but Bully sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bully attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bully buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bully was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Bully lands a leg kick that knocks Amana off balance momentarily.
Amana ducks under a wild hook from Bully.
Bully scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bully defending well as Amana loads up on a big left hand.
Bully thuds a left hand into Amana's body.
Amana takes one to the side of the head.
Bully uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amana.#T2#
Bully is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amana.
Amana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bully lands a jab.
Bully is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amana can do to turn this around?
Bully lands a nice hook to Amana's body. Amana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amana misses the jab.
Bully uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amana.
It looked like Bully was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amana.
Amana misses with a looping left.
Amana misses with a straight right.
Bully with the inside leg kick.
Bully throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amana.
Bully feints and then cracks Amana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amana down. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Amana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Amana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bully wants to land a leg kick but Amana is out of range.
A jab from Bully misses.
Bully swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bully misses with a looping right.
Bully swings widly with a right hand
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amana misses the jab.
Bully half committed to a counter leg kick.
Amana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bully.
Bully lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bully. Amana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bully but Bully pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Amana swings for the body but Bully moves out of range.
Bully misses with an uppercut
and Amana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bully thinking.
Amana checks a leg kick.
Bully stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cyber Bully is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Bully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bully missing with a left hand there. Amana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bully on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bully throws a leg kick
and Amana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bully moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bully.
Bully swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amana lands a body shot.
Bully is looking to slow Amana down with leg kicks.
Bully throws a hook but Amana blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyber Bully dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Amana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bully on the side of the head.
Amana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bully lands a jab to the nose.
Amana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bully.
Bully is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Amana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Bully misses.
Bully throws a hook to the side of Amana's head but Amana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bully darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amana looks to score with a jab to the body but Bully is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bully lands with a cross. #T1#
Bully throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bully moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bully counters with an outside leg kick.
Bully drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amana blocks the body kick.
Amana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Amana finds it's way through Bully's defenses.
Amana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bully. Bully circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick from Bully misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bully. That's going to slow Amana down.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Amana shoots in and drives through. Bully sprawls well.
Lalama Amana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick lands for Bully.
Bully steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Bully.
Amana digs a good hook to Bully's body.
Bully with a nice cross.
Amana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Amana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bully scores with a decent looking hook.
Cyber Bully is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bully is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bully uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Bully throws a push kick but Amana slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick lands for Bully.
Amana connects with the punch.
Amana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bully doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Amana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bully. Bully obviously looking to wear him down.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Bully swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Bully, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amana tries to move into range but Bully moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amana throws a hook but Bully avoids it easily.#TD#
Bully drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Amana manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Amana misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amana lands a left hand.
Amana misses with a body punch.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Amana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bully blocks an uppercut.
Bully lands with a light punch inside.
Amana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bully backwards.
Bully tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bully blocks a body shot from Amana.
Bully blocks a body shot from Amana.
Amana misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Amana fails to land.
Bully blocks a body shot from Amana.
Amana lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cyber Bully.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bully, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyber Bully!

Event: Grunge 31: Yield
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Amana throws a shot to the body.
Amana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Amana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Canthropus Jr thinking.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Amana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amana's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Amana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Amana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus Jr moves away from the strike by Amana.
Amana throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canthropus Jr.
Crunch! Canthropus Jr slams his shin into Amana's torso.
Canthropus Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Amana's side.
Amana scores with a hook.#T1#
A big right from Amana misses.
Amana swings widly with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amana throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Canthropus Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Amana ducks right into an uppercut from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Amana avoids them all with ease.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Canthropus Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana avoids the body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr slips a straight right by Amana.#T2#
Amana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr circles away.
Canthropus Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Amana misses with a left hand
and Canthropus Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Canthropus Jr missing with a left hand there. Amana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus Jr defending well as Amana loads up on a big left hand.
Amana misses with a straight left.
Amana throws a hook but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
Amana is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Amana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amana missing with a left hand there. Canthropus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amana walks into a left hand.
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Amana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amana moves out of range of the strikes.
Canthropus Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Canthropus Jr lands a big head kick that sends Amana tumbling to the mat! Canthropus Jr takes a step backwards and waves Amana back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Amana scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amana misses with a hook. Canthropus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Amana throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Canthropus Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amana misses with a lunging right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canthropus Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Amana counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Canthropus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amana misses with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Amana strikes.
Canthropus Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
Amana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Canthropus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amana misses with a straight left.
Canthropus Jr cracks Amana with an open hand slap.#ROC#Amana is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Canthropus Jr looks to land a combination but Amana avoids it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Amana might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Canthropus Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Amana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Canthropus Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Canthropus Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amana jabs at Canthropus Jr's body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amana loads up on a big right hand but Canthropus Jr slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amana.
Amana missing with a left hand there. Canthropus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canthropus Jr misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Canthropus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Amana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Amana manages to avoid it.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Pit Canthropus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Canthropus Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Canthropus Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab.
Canthropus Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Amana in the body. #TD2#
Amana gets a double leg takedown into Canthropus Jr's guard.

Canthropus Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Canthropus Jr throws a body punch but Amana moves out of range.
Amana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus Jr throws a looping overhand right but Amana ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Canthropus Jr loads up on a big right hand but Amana slips the punch.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus Jr moves away.
Amana throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr lands an overhand right.
Canthropus Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Canthropus Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amana under the eye.
Amana cracks a nice hook into Canthropus Jr's ribs.
Amana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Amana.
Amana misses with a looping left.
Canthropus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Amana manages to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Amana is still on wobbly legs! Can Canthropus Jr finish him?
Amana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amana seems to have recovered his senses.
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amana throws an off balance right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook but Amana blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amana! But no joy.
Canthropus Jr drops Amana with a huge uppercut! Amana drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Canthropus Jr is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pit Canthropus Jr thanked Kato for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Grunge 27: Xmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Midget tries to move into range but Amana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Midget avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Midget does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amana misses with an uppercut.
Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Amana sprawls and moves away.
Amana misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Amana tries to kick Midget off but Midget keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Amana is defending against the submission attempts here by Midget.
Amana pushes Midget off looking to stand but Midget dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Midget is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Amana wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Midget is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Midget stops Amana from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Midget is working for a submission of some sort.
Midget wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amana keeps working.
Midget thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Amana kicks off Midget and gets to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Midget has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Midget blocks a jab.
Midget doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amana counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Midget shoots in looking for a takedown. Amana tries to sprawl out of it but Midget keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Midget slips a straight right by Amana.
Amana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Amana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Midget's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amana throws a body punch but Midget moves out of range.
Amana throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Midget counters with a single leg into guard. Amana didn't expect that.
Midget trying to control the position from guard on top but Amana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Amana wants to stand but Midget is controlling the position.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Midget drops back looking for a leg! Amana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amana manages to kick Midget off! Midget jumps back into Amana's guard.
Amana is looking to stand up but Midget isn't so interested in that idea.
Midget slips nicely into half guard.
Amana has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Amana is defending well.
Amana wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Midget prevents Amana from standing back up.
Amana is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Midget is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Midget missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amana is trying to stand. #SUB#
Midget is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amana is just riding it out for now. Midget eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lalama Amana will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Amana throws a right and a left that Midget avoids nicely.
Amana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Midget.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Midget fails with a takedown attempt.
Amana throws a hook but Midget avoids it easily.
Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Amana sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana misses the shot to the body.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Amana throws a jab when Midget was well out of range.
Amana lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Amana lands a glancing blow to the side of Midget's head.
Midget takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Amana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Midget counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Midget thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully.
Midget throws a big right hand that misses.
Midget sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amana's guard.
Midget stops Amana from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Amana is defending well. #T2#
Amana wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Midget is working for a kimura but Amana is defending it quite comfortably.
Amana pushes Midget off looking to stand but Midget dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Midget is working for a kimura but Amana is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Midget wants to work for an arm triangle but Amana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amana pushes Midget off looking to stand but Midget dives back in and keeps control.
Amana is refusing to be controlled, as Midget sits in half guard. #T3#
Amana tries to kick Midget off but Midget keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Midget throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amana tries to kick Midget off but Midget keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Midget.
Amana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amana connects with a body shot that sends Midget's belly button to the back.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Amana misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Midget decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Amana's guard.#SUB#
Midget drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Midget jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amana wants to stand up but Midget is controlling him. #SUB#
Midget drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Midget jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amana wants to stand but Midget is controlling the position.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Amana pushes Midget off and scrambles back to his feet.
Amana cracks Midget with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Midget.
Amana scores with a nice head shot.
Midget fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midget uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Amana is quick to defend against it.
Midget tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amana defends well and Midget ends up having to push Amana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Amana - that landed with a thud.
Midget changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Amana scores with a body shot.
Amana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Midget dives in and grabs Amana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amana pushes down on Midget's head and hops out.
Midget takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Midget avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Midget feinted with a counter takedown.
Amana takes a swing at Midget's ribcage but misses.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Amana is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Midget fails with the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Amana misses.
Midget doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amana connects with a single shot there.
Amana throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Midget decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Amana's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amana wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Midget manages to pass to side control.
Amana wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Amana is refusing to be controlled, as Midget sits in half guard.
Amana is trying to stand up here but Midget is controlling him well. #SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amana defends it well.
Amana wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Amana is defending well. #SUB#
Amana is defending against the submission attempts here by Midget.
Lalama Amana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amana wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Midget tries to pass to full mount but Amana defends it. #SUB#
Midget is working for a kimura but Amana is defending it quite comfortably.
Amana is trying to stand up here but Midget is controlling him well. #SUB#
Midget is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amana sees it coming and defends easily.
Amana wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Amana misses.
Justin Midget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amana thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lalama Amana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lalama Amana!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lalama Amana thanked Power Matrix Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Grunge 22: Something InThe Way
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amana shoots in and drives through. Naranbaatar sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Naranbaatar! But no joy.
Amana throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Naranbaatar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Naranbaatar has him pressed against the cage.
Amana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amana prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Naranbaatar.
Amana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Amana prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar.
A short right from Naranbaatar on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar keeps control of Amana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Naranbaatar pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana prevents Naranbaatar from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amana defends it easily.#T1#
Amana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naranbaatar's guard.
Amana wants to stand and escape but instead Naranbaatar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Naranbaatar won't allow Amana to get back to his feet.
Naranbaatar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amana's guard.
Amana is looking to stand up but Naranbaatar isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naranbaatar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amana's guard.
Naranbaatar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amana pushes Naranbaatar off looking to stand but Naranbaatar dives back in and keeps control.
Naranbaatar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Amana!
Amana is trying to stand but he's just given Naranbaatar his back.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Amana with him. Amana is trying to defend but Naranbaatar has an arm under the chin now! Amana grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
During a confident post fight interview, Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 17: Last Kiss
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao connects with an inside leg kick.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Tyraanicao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amana throws a right hand that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amana's knee momentarily.
Amana throws out a loose jab but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyraanicao throws a quick counter head kick but Amana was just out of range.
Tyraanicao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amana to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Bostar Tyraanicao has been cut.
Amana dips to his left and cracks Tyraanicao with an uppercut!#ROC2#Tyraanicao is rocked!
Tyraanicao swinging wildly here.
Amana looks to land a right hand but Tyraanicao moved out of range.#T1#
Tyraanicao slips a straight right by Amana.
A big left from Amana misses.
Amana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyraanicao motions for Amana to come forward. Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amana misses with a left hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a wild body kick that Amana sees coming a mile off.
Amana misses the shot to the body.
Amana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyraanicao misses the target. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Amana misses with a punch to the body.
Amana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao digs a right hand into Amana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amana's gas tank.
Amana's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Amana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amana misses with the head strike.
Tyraanicao scores with a shot to the side of Amana's head.
Tyraanicao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amana's elbow.
Amana misses with the head strike.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao lands with a light punch inside.
Tyraanicao scores with a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Amana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Amana missing with a left hand there. Tyraanicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tyraanicao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Amana misses.
Amana misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyraanicao makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Amana really felt that one!
Tyraanicao scores with a body shot. #KD#
A big head kick from Tyraanicao and Amana is sent sprawling to the canvas! #CUT#It looks like Lalama Amana has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyraanicao looking to pass the guard.
Amana wants to stand up but Tyraanicao is controlling him.
Tyraanicao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Tyraanicao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Amana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyraanicao is controlling him.
Tyraanicao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Amana is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tyraanicao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amana or not. #BC#
Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch.
Amana cracks Tyraanicao with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Tyraanicao.
Amana connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tyraanicao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Amana misses with a straight left.
Amana throws a right hand that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Tyraanicao - just one landing.
Tyraanicao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amana misses with a combination
and Tyraanicao counters with an outside leg kick.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amana walks into a straight right hand from Tyraanicao.#ROC#Amana is rocked!
Tyraanicao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyraanicao somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Amana gets tackled into the cage by Tyraanicao. Tyraanicao maintains the clinch. #T1#
Amana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Amana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyraanicao struggles to land a body shot inside as Amana controls his hands.
Amana misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Tyraanicao. #BC#
Tyraanicao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyraanicao is looking to counter with a body kick.
Amana misses with a straight right.
Amana misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amana thinking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyraanicao! #T2#
Amana misses with a hook. Tyraanicao ducked under it nicely.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy head kick and Amana moves out of range easily.
Tyraanicao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amana can do to turn this around?
Tyraanicao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
Amana misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Tyraanicao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Amana wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyraanicao won't allow it.
Amana misses with the head strike.
Tyraanicao scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao lands with a light punch inside.
Tyraanicao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amana backwards. #T3#
Amana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amana scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyraanicao presses Amana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tyraanicao stalling the fight.
Bostar Tyraanicao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyraanicao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyraanicao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amanas head.
Tyraanicao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amana.
Amana is breathing heavily.
Tyraanicao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amanas head.
Amana throws a head punch that misses.
Tyraanicao lands a right hand.
Tyraanicao blocks a body shot from Amana.
A short left from Tyraanicao.
Amana is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyraanicao finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amana.
Amana seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyraanicao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tyraanicao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyraanicao works on Amana's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands an uppercut.#T4#
Tyraanicao pushes Amana against the cage. Tyraanicao is working some dirty boxing. Tyraanicao pushes off with a quick right hook! Amana goes down! Amana tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tyraanicao moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bostar Tyraanicao!
Bostar Tyraanicao retains his lightweight title!
Bostar Tyraanicao really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Grunge 14: Mudhoney
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for McCoy.
Amana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCoy.
Amana looks to land a combination. McCoy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Hatfield McCoy has been cut.
McCoy connects with a high kick.
McCoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amana lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#McCoy is rocked!
Amana throws a right hand that McCoy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoy also avoids with ease.
McCoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Amana finish him?
McCoy throws a nice looking combination but Amana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amana throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy misses with the combination.
Are you kidding me?! Amana ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McCoy clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana made sure to mention his sponsor, Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Grunge 12: Doused in Mud
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pain misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Pain has Amana up against the cage in a clinch.
Pain tries a body shot but Amana blocks it.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Amana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Amana gets tackled into the cage by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
Amana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Pain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amana's head.
Pain tries to clinch up but Amana circles away and keeps his distance.
Pain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amana counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain is looking to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pain is working Amana over against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amana or not.
Amana throws a head punch that misses.
Pain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Pain jumps guard and drags Amana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amana stopping the sweep attempt from Pain.
Amana has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Amana wants to get up but he can't break Pain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Amana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pain will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Amana postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amana cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.
Amana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Pain darts in and clinches Amana up against the cage.
Pain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Amana tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Amana back against the cage.
Pain is leaning against Amana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Amana controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amana misses with some punches.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Pain scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Pain turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pain manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Amana takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Amana wants to get back to his feet.
Amana taking punishment in the form of punches.
Amana wants to get back to his feet.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pain trying to control the position but Amana is working away.
Amana is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Amana trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Pain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Amana is pushing Pain's head away, looking to escape. Pain manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Check out the look on Pain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ES#
Amana sneaks out the side door and pushes Pain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pain catches Amana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amana throws out a loose jab but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain misses with a hook
and Amana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Amana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amana missing with a left hand there. Pain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Amana misses.
Pain throws a push kick but Amana slaps the foot to one side.
Amana throwing a counter right hand but Pain manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Pain has Amana up against the cage in a clinch.
Amana lands with a light punch inside.
Amana misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Royal Pain will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Amana gets tackled into the cage by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Amana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amana misses with a punch to the body.
Amana throws a head punch that misses.
Pain is working Amana over against the cage.
Pain lands a good knee to the midsection. Amana won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pain.
A short body shot lands from Pain as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pain.
Pain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pain lands a nice shot to the body.
Pain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pain digs a right hand into Amana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amana's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain cracks Amana with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Pain drags the fight down to the ground.
Amana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Pain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Amana is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Amana tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Royal Pain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pain obliges.
Pain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Pain gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amana sees it coming and defends easily.
Amana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Amana is looking to escape.
Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pain is keen to just control but Amana is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pain lands a nice short elbow.
Pain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amana is trying to stand up here but Pain is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pain connects with a nice short shot to Amana's temple.
Pain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain with a couple of short strikes.
Amana taking shots to the head.
Pain looking to control but Amana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Amana taking shots to the head.
Pain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
You get the feeling that Amana really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Amana really wants to buck Pain off and get back to his feet.
Pain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pain lands a heavy elbow.
Pain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#Amana is rocked!#SUB2#
Pain is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Amana can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Oh Amana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amana wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amana hang on?
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pain working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Pain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pain postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Amana badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pain around the waist but Pain pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pain is the winner by TKO! Pain jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royal Pain!
A victorious Royal Pain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Grunge 8: Screaming Trees
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Kamogawa closes the distance and pushes Amana back into the cage.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Amana's ribcage. Amana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amana.
A left hand lands to the body for Amana.
Amana lands with a left to the head.
Amana cracks Kamogawa with a nice body shot.
Kamogawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamogawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
A head punch on the inside from Amana fails to land. #BC#
Kamogawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot.
Amana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
As Amana tries to get set, Kamogawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Amana manages to avoid the attempt.
Kamogawa scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa misses the shot to the body.
Amana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Nice body punch from Amana. #T1#
Kamogawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Amana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amana moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamogawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamogawa. Amana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamogawa swings for the body but Amana moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kamogawa misses its intended target.
Kamogawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Amana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Amana - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amana throws a right hand that misses
and Kamogawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Kamogawa throws a body punch but Amana moves out of range.
Jab by Amana.
Amana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
A swing and a miss from Amana.
Kamogawa slips under a jab.
Kamogawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Kamogawa backs off Amana throws a huge counter combo but Kamogawa manages to avoid it all.
Kamogawa throws a combination that misses
and Amana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Kamogawa.
Amana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Kamogawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamogawa darts in trying to clinch
and Amana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Kamogawa is rocked!#T3##TD2#
Amana is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Kamogawa is in big trouble! Amana is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Kamogawa. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WPFA XX: Active vs Princip 3
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
Amana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canthropus Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Amana's head.
Canthropus Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Amana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canthropus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Canthropus Jr avoids the body shot from Amana.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Amana strikes.
Amana looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a left hand but Amana moved out of range nicely.
Canthropus Jr clobbers Amana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amana scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Amana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Amana.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Canthropus Jr misses the target.
Canthropus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Canthropus Jr as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr tests Amana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canthropus Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Canthropus Jr missing with a left hand there. Amana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canthropus Jr looks to throw the jab but Amana is out of range.
Amana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canthropus Jr misses with a straight right.
Amana throws a counter combo.
Amana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canthropus Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amana throws a hook but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
Canthropus Jr throws a looping overhand right but Amana ducks down to avoid it.
Amana throws out a counter right but Canthropus Jr avoids it with no problem.
Canthropus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Amana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Canthropus Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Canthropus Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amana misses the jab.
It looked like Canthropus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canthropus Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canthropus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
Amana slips under a jab from Canthropus Jr.
Amana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amana slips a jab from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook
and Amana counters with a stiff right hand.
Amana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canthropus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canthropus Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amana.
Amana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amana misses with a looping right.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Amana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amana connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amana thuds a left hand into Canthropus Jr's body.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Canthropus Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook. Amana ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Amana throws a lazy uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Canthropus Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amana scrambles back to his feet.
Amana misses with a right hand
letting Canthropus Jr counter with a right hand.

Amana is rocked!
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amana is still on wobbly legs! Can Canthropus Jr finish him?
Canthropus Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with a straight left.
and Canthropus Jr counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Amana! He's just covering up as Canthropus Jr starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
Pit Canthropus Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kato logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Koryu Miyagi (ranked 2364 p4p, 246 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 7704 p4p, 526 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
22 yrs
156 lbs

162 cm
29 yrs
167 lbs

Miyagi

Amana

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amana tries to clinch up but Miyagi circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown but Amana shows good takedown defense.

Amana gets a clinch.
Amana fails to pull guard.

Amana jumps into guard, dragging Miyagi to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Amana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyagi stands and throws Amana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (3) vs (0) Amana
Amana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Amana tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyagi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (6) vs (0) Amana
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi tries to control but Amana wriggling away.
Miyagi wants to take his opponent's back but Amana doesn't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.

Miyagi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Amana is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi trying to control but Amana is having none of it.
Amana working to try and regain half guard.
Amana is trying to reverse the position but instead Miyagi has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (9) vs (0) Amana
Amana tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Miyagi is looking for the choke from the back position but Amana is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miyagi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Amana can't escape the position.
Amana is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Amana is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amana keeps trying to improve his position.
Amana turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (9) vs (2) Amana
Miyagi is pulling down on Amana's head. It's preventing any offense from Amana, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Amana postures up.
Amana advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (9) vs (5) Amana

Amana tries for a kimura but Miyagi is defending well.
Miyagi is trying to improve his position.

Amana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miyagi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amana goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miyagi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Amana but great work by Miyagi.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (13) vs (5) Amana
Amana is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Amana is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Amana wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi is pressing down on Amana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amana is holding on for now.
Amana is staying active underneath Miyagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amana gets full guard.

Amana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyagi passes into half guard.
Miyagi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (16) vs (5) Amana

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi wants to take Amana's back here but Amana is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Amana tries to improve his position but Miyagi has taken his back! Miyagi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Amana tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Miyagi pushes Amana away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koryu Miyagi!
In his post fight interview, Koryu Miyagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 828 p4p, 106 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 4558 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

178 cm
42 yrs
177 lbs

162 cm
28 yrs
167 lbs

Maneno

Amana

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chiku Maneno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Maneno gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Maneno pulls guard effortlessly.
Maneno controlling the position.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Amana has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
Maneno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amana tries to free his leg and advance position but Maneno is retaining full guard.
Amana keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana is fighting to break Maneno's control of his arms but Maneno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maneno (0) vs (3) Amana

Amana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno wants to control but Amana postures up.

Amana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Amana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Amana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maneno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maneno tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Amana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maneno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Amana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maneno has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana trying to advance position but Maneno counters by regaining guard.
Amana slips nicely into half guard.
Amana is pressing down on Maneno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maneno is holding on for now.
Amana is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Maneno reverses the position - he's now on top in Amana's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maneno (2) vs (3) Amana
Maneno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Amana wants to sweep here but Maneno controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maneno puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maneno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Amana is looking for a sweep. Maneno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maneno controlling the pace.
Amana gets full guard.
Maneno tries to free his leg and advance position but Amana is retaining full guard.
Maneno controlling from the top position.
Amana wants to sweep but no luck.
Maneno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maneno (5) vs (3) Amana
Amana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maneno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno staying calm.
Amana is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Amana is looking to regain half guard here but Maneno keeps moving and retains side control.
Maneno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maneno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maneno slows the pace down.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amana is looking to reverse the position.
Maneno advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Maneno (7) vs (3) Amana
Maneno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amana looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Maneno (10) vs (3) Amana
I really don't envy Amana right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maneno controlling the positon.
Maneno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maneno keeps control of the position as Amana tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maneno biding his time, controlling Amana.
Amana tries to roll but Maneno sticks to his back.
Amana is still trying to improve position.
Maneno really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Amana.
Amana rolls, trying to escape but Maneno keeps control of the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maneno biding his time, controlling Amana.
Amana is trying to break free.
Amana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amana breaks Maneno's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maneno (10) vs (5) Amana
Maneno trying to control the position here.
Amana looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maneno is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maneno (12) vs (5) Amana

Amana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maneno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maneno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Amana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amana has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maneno has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maneno (15) vs (5) Amana
Amana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maneno (15) vs (7) Amana

Maneno is defending against the submission attempts here by Amana.
Maneno keeping hold of Amana's head, controlling as best he can.
Maneno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maneno keeping full guard, as Amana tries to pass.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maneno pulls Amana in close to prevent any damage.
Maneno keeping full guard, as Amana tries to pass.
Amana being controlled here momentarily.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Maneno is keeping the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amana passes Maneno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Maneno is defending well.
Amana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maneno!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maneno (15) vs (10) Amana
Maneno wants to control but Amana is having none of it.
Maneno is desperately trying to improve his position but Amana has a good base and remains in mount.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maneno stops Amana from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maneno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Amana fails to advance to Maneno's back.
Maneno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Amana tries to pass to full mount but Maneno defends it.
Maneno controlling the position for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maneno trying to control here.
Amana trying to mount his opponent but Maneno defends it.
Maneno gets back to full guard.
Maneno looking for a sweep. Not yet Maneno, not yet.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Maneno is keeping the position.
Maneno trying to control the position here.

Amana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maneno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
Maneno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Amana advances to half guard.
Amana wants to free his trapped foot but Maneno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Amana trying to advance position but Maneno counters by regaining guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Amana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maneno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amana slips nicely into half guard.
Maneno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maneno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Amana looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maneno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amana manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maneno (17) vs (10) Amana
Maneno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maneno takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Chiku Maneno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Noam Nystrom (ranked 17626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 4465 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

173 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs

162 cm
28 yrs
167 lbs

Nystrom

Amana

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Noam Nystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Nystrom has closed the distance and engaged Amana in a clinch.
Amana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nystrom just stands there and leans against the cage.

Amana gets control of Nystrom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amana will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Amana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nystrom's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (0) vs (2) Amana
Nystrom has his hands on Amana's head, controlling the position.
Amana pushing down on Nystrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nystrom is holding on to half guard well.
Amana has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom is concentrating on defense, preventing Amana from advancing position.
Nystrom is in trouble now - Amana has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (0) vs (5) Amana
Nystrom regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom trying to control here.
Amana wants to pass to mount but Nystrom is defending the position.
Nystrom keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom wants to control but Amana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nystrom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Amana tries to pass to full mount but Nystrom defends it.
Nystrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amana's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nystrom (4) vs (5) Amana
Amana is trying to break free.
Amana breaks Nystrom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (4) vs (7) Amana
Nystrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amana is one step ahead there.
Nystrom managing to control the position.
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nystrom is keeping the position for now.
Amana stands and throws Nystrom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (4) vs (10) Amana

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nystrom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Amana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Amana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nystrom, who protects the arm well.

Amana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Amana keeps moving and retains side control.

Amana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nystrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Amana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nystrom rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Amana's guard! Nice work there by Nystrom!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (6) vs (10) Amana

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom won't allow Amana to sweep him here.
Amana keeping full guard, as Nystrom tries to pass.
Amana looking for a sweep. Not yet Amana, not yet.
Amana can't keep his opponent in guard - Nystrom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amana is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (6) vs (12) Amana
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nystrom is keeping the position for now.
Nystrom wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom has Amana pulled in close to control his posture.
Amana tries to free his leg and advance position but Nystrom is retaining full guard.
Nystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amana passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (6) vs (15) Amana
Nystrom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nystrom has his hands clasped together around Amana's back. He's all about the action.
Nystrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nystrom!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (6) vs (18) Amana

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nystrom sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Amana prevents Nystrom from improving his position.

Amana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nystrom wants to control but Amana is keeping busy.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom tries to roll over but Amana keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nystrom trying to control here.
Amana tries to pass to full mount but Nystrom defends it.
Nystrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Amana being controlled here momentarily.
Amana looking to pass the guard.
Nystrom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nystrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nystrom keeping full guard, as Amana tries to pass.

Amana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nystrom dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (8) vs (18) Amana
Nystrom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Amana looking for a guillotine here but Nystrom defends easily.
Amana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amana keeps trying to improve his position.
Nystrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nystrom advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nystrom in particular looking to stall.
Amana tries to get to full guard but Nystrom has control of the leg.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Nystrom seems content to control.
Nystrom works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (11) vs (18) Amana
Nystrom content just to control the position here.
Amana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nystrom controlling from the full mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amana regains half guard.
Amana moves into full guard.
Nystrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Amana.
Nystrom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nystrom won't allow Amana to sweep him here.
Amana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Amana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nystrom's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (11) vs (20) Amana

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom managing to control the position.
Nystrom continues to stall.
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nystrom is keeping the position for now.
Nystrom has Amana pulled in close to control his posture.
Amana works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amana is working away from the top position though.
Nystrom controlling the position for now.
Amana is pressing down on Nystrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nystrom is holding on for now.
Nystrom wants to improve his position but Amana is controlling well.
Nystrom keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Amana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nystrom!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (11) vs (23) Amana
Amana is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nystrom tries to hold on but Amana pushes him away.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Amana fails to take his opponent's back.
Nystrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nystrom is working hard here to advance position.
Nystrom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Amana wants to free his trapped foot but Nystrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nystrom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nystrom wants to sweep here but Amana controlling him for the moment.
Nystrom seems keen to control Amana's posture.
Nystrom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is keeping the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Amana slips nicely into half guard.
Nystrom wants to improve his position but Amana is controlling well.
Amana trying to pass the guard but Nystrom defending well.
Amana passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (11) vs (26) Amana
Amana pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Amana is still trying to improve position.
Amana is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nystrom is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Nystrom (11) vs (29) Amana
Nystrom is really stuck here.
Nystrom trying to control the hands but Amana won't let him.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Nystrom defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Amana's arms.
Nystrom trying to control but not successfully.
Nystrom tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nystrom tries to lock up and control but Amana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Amana jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nystrom manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Amana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nystrom tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amana wins on points by 29 to 11.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lalama Amana made sure he mentioned Power Matrix Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Noam Nystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.

Event: TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lalama Amana (ranked 4454 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Stanfield (ranked 18682 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

162 cm
28 yrs
167 lbs

180 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs

Amana

Stanfield

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lalama Amana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kane Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Stanfield clinches up with Amana and pushes him back against the cage.

Stanfield gets control of Amana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stanfield will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Amana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amana passes into half guard.
Stanfield is looking for a sweep. Amana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amana is pressing down on Stanfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stanfield is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Amana's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stanfield is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amana (3) vs (0) Stanfield
Amana moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Amana (6) vs (0) Stanfield

Amana is persistently looking for the submission but Stanfield is defending it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amana working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Stanfield defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Amana's arms.
Amana doesn't have the hooks in and Stanfield manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amana (6) vs (2) Stanfield
Amana keeping full guard, as Stanfield tries to pass.
Amana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Amana is working hard here to advance position.
Stanfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Amana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stanfield defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amana is keeping the position for now.
Amana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Amana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stanfield passes into half guard.
Amana wants to improve his position but Stanfield is controlling well.
Stanfield not doing much here.
Amana wants to improve his position but Stanfield is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amana gets back to full guard.
Amana wants to sweep but no luck.

Amana working for a triangle but Stanfield defends it easily.
Stanfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stanfield looking to pass the guard.
Amana wants to hit a switch here but Stanfield passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Amana there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amana (6) vs (5) Stanfield

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amana is looking to get to half guard.
Stanfield controlling from mount.
Stanfield is continuing to stall.
Amana is trying to escape the mount.
Stanfield looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amana looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Amana (6) vs (8) Stanfield
Amana is trying to break free.
Good control from Stanfield.
Amana wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Amana can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Amana right now.
Amana is trying to break free.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Amana's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stanfield controlling the position well here. Amana rolled but Stanfield kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Stanfield controlling well, preventing Amana from escaping the position.
Stanfield is trying to stick to Amana's back but Amana is turning into Stanfield. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stanfield's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Amana.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amana (8) vs (8) Stanfield
Amana advances to half guard.
Stanfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amana is pressing down on Stanfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stanfield is holding on for now.
Stanfield keeping control of the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amana prevents Stanfield from improving his position.
Stanfield is pressing down on Amana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stanfield can't keep his opponent in guard - Amana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amana trying to mount his opponent but Stanfield defends it.

Amana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stanfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stanfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Amana passes Stanfield's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stanfield is in trouble now - Amana has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amana (11) vs (8) Stanfield
Stanfield can't escape the position.
Amana is looking to work his way around to Stanfield's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stanfield tries to lock up and control but Amana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amana wants to take Stanfield's back but he can't do it this time.
Stanfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amana fails to take his opponent's back.
Stanfield is looking to improve his position but Amana isn't that keen on the idea.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield gets back to half guard.
Stanfield preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stanfield is looking for a sweep. Amana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amana working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stanfield's thigh. Stanfield counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield has control of Amana's left arm, preventing Amana from doing any damage.
Stanfield's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Amana passes into half guard.
Stanfield manages to get to full guard.
Stanfield trying to control the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield keeping full guard, as Amana tries to pass.
Stanfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Amana pushes down on Stanfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Amana wants to work for an arm triangle but Stanfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stanfield is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Amana is working for a kimura but Stanfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Stanfield is positioning himself well to prevent Amana advancing to mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Amana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amana (14) vs (8) Stanfield
Stanfield can't escape the position.

Amana has hold of Stanfield's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stanfield manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Amana looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stanfield tries to hold on but Amana postures up.
Amana is looking to take Stanfield's back but instead Stanfield gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Amana is thwarting Stanfield's attempts to control the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Amana is trying to work for a kimura but Stanfield is defending well.
Stanfield is looking to control Amana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stanfield avoid being mounted?
Stanfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stanfield is doing well to control the position and prevent Amana from advancing to side control.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is defending well.
Stanfield trying to control but Amana postures up.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Amana trying to pass the guard but Stanfield defending well.
Stanfield trying to control but Amana postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amana is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Amana tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanfield is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amana takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lalama Amana made sure he mentioned Power Matrix Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: UnderGround 6
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Amana throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Amana has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A left hand lands to the body for Amana.
Amana lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Amana blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Amana breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Amana fails to land.
A short uppercut from Amana.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amana as Knox tries to tie him up. #BC#
Amana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Amana is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Amana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox takes a swing at Amana's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Knox connects with the punch.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amana misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox tries to clinch up but Amana circles away and keeps his distance.
Amana throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amana.
Amana moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Amana throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox tries to clinch but Amana moves out of range.
Amana throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Amana moved out of range.#T2##CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knox's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Still in the clinch, Amana scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Amana's head.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Amana's head.
Amana throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Amana.
Knox working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Amana.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Amana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox throws a body punch but Amana moves out of range. #T3#
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox connects with the punch.
Amana moves away from the strike by Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Amana misses the target.
Amana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Amana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amana had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Amana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Amana looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Amana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Amana throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #T4#
Knox looks to clinch
and Amana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amana scrambles back to his feet.
Knox cracks Amana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox with a nice cross.
Amana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox is looking to clinch but Amana is avoiding it.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Amana moved out of range.
Knox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Amana misses.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knox tests Amana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amana slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amana was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Amana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Amana scores with a takedown into Knox's guard.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knox's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Amana stands up from Knox's guard - Amana perhaps looking for a knockout.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amana.
Amana throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amana.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Amana. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Knox misses with a left hand
and Amana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amana misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Amana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Amana connects with a jab.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amana swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Amana throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #CL2#
Knox rushes Amana and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Amana.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Amana backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Amana.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox blocking some punches.
Amana lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amana tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Amana can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Knox.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amana or not.
Amana misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Amana.
Amana throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Amana tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Amana back against the cage.
Amana misses with a body punch.
Amana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox. #T3#
Amana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
A head punch on the inside from Amana fails to land.
Amana working aggressively here.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox tries a body shot but Amana blocks it.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amana walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Amana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox looks to land a combination but Amana avoids it well.
Knox cracks Amana with a good jab.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Amana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Amana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox slips under a jab from Amana.#T4#
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
Amana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amana slips a jab from Knox.
Amana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox throws a hook but Amana avoids it easily.
Knox lands a body shot.
Amana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Amana's head. #TD#
Amana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing Amana from standing up.
Amana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amana keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Amana pushes him off.#TD#
Amana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knox on his heels. He'll look to pass Knox's guard now, I'm sure.
Knox is pulling down on Amana's head to control his posture.
Amana wanted to stand there but Knox had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox pulls Amana in close to prevent any damage.
Amana postures up.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Amana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knox's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Amana slips under a jab.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amana moves away.
Amana misses with a left hand
and Amana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amana misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Amana.
Amana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Amana misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Amana throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.#T2#
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Aramis Knox's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Amana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amana throws a combination that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amana moves away.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox tries to clinch but Amana is having none of it.
Amana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amana ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amana.#T3#
Amana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amana misses with a body shot.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Knox lands.
Amana throws a big shot that misses.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Amana shakes him off and moves away.
Jab by Knox.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Knox forces Amana back against the cage and clinches.
Amana can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Amana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Knox pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amana being controlled here momentarily.
Amana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather.
Amana wants to stand but Knox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Amana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amana being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Knox is trying to control the position but Amana postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amana swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Aramis Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joey Simone (ranked 2969 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 2148 p4p, 275 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Simone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shakewell - Leglock. Lalama Amana is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

198 cm
21 yrs
172 lbs

162 cm
26 yrs
167 lbs

Simone

Amana

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Amana gets a clinch.

Simone jumps guard.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amana manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Amana
Amana looking for a sweep. Not yet Amana, not yet.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Amana
Simone tries to get to full guard but Amana has control of the leg.

Amana is looking for a kimura but Simone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amana to get the leverage.
Amana wants to pass to mount but Simone is defending the position.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amana is working away from the top position though.

Simone looking for submissions off his back.
Amana is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Simone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amana is working away from the top position though.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Simone actively working from the bottom here.
Amana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Amana
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Amana tries to pass to full mount but Simone defends it.

Amana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (8) Amana
Simone is looking to improve his position but Amana isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amana wants to take his opponent's back but Simone doesn't allow it.
Amana is still trying to improve position.
Simone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Amana trying to mount his opponent but Simone defends it.
Simone gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simone looking for a guillotine here but Amana defends easily.

Simone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amana pushing down on Simone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Amana passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (11) Amana
Simone wants to hold on but Amana pushes him away.
Amana is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simone wants to hold on but Amana pushes him away.
Amana with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.

Amana is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Simone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Simone shrugs it off.
Amana wants to take his opponent's back but Simone doesn't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amana mounts Simone! Really nice guard pass there!
Simone wants to control but Amana is having none of it.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simone prevents Amana from taking his back.
Amana avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amana is working away from the top position though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Amana has control of the leg.
Amana passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (14) Amana
Simone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Amana off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (6) vs (14) Amana
Amana is really stuck here.
Amana tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amana is trying to escape the mount.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amana is looking to escape.

Simone has hold of Amana's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amana manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Amana tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.

Simone is working for a guillotine from mount but Amana frees his head quite easily.
Amana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Simone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Simone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amana is surviving well by controlling Simone's body position as best he can.
Amana tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amana is looking to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone takes Amana's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (9) vs (14) Amana

Simone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Amana is trying to break free.

Simone looking for the choke but no joy.
Amana rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simone wants to control but Amana is keeping him busy.
Amana gets full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Amana keeps moving.
Amana looking for a sweep. Not yet Amana, not yet.

Amana looking for a guillotine here but Simone defends easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simone is pushing down on Amana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amana is fighting to maintain full guard but Simone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Amana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Simone is looking for a kimura but Amana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simone to get the leverage.
Amana is trying to get back to full guard.

Simone is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Amana is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Simone!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Simone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lalama Amana (ranked 2144 p4p, 274 weight class) and Victor Mordino (ranked 3213 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

162 cm
26 yrs
167 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
180 lbs

Amana

Mordino

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lalama Amana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Victor Mordino!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mordino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amana tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mordino manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mordino is defended easily by Amana.
Amana seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mordino wants to clinch.
Victor Mordino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amana swats away the attempt to clinch by Mordino.

Amana gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Amana manages to pull guard.
Mordino trying to control but Amana is working from the bottom.
Amana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mordino puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Amana is looking for a sweep. Mordino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mordino trying to control from half guard but Amana is working away.

Mordino wants to work for an arm triangle but Amana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana is trying to get back to full guard.
Mordino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mordino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mordino trying to control the action but Amana is working from the bottom.

Mordino is looking for a kimura here.
Amana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Amana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Amana wants to improve his position but instead Mordino has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amana wants to get back to full guard.
Mordino is trying to control the action in half guard but Amana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Mordino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amana has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mordino is trying to control the action in half guard but Amana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mordino trying to control the action but Amana is working from the bottom.
Amana is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amana is defending against the submission attempts here by Mordino.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mordino passes Amana's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Mordino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amana sees it coming and defends easily.
Amana gets back to full guard.
Mordino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Amana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Amana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mordino won't allow Amana to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Amana is retaining full guard.
Amana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mordino's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amana (2) vs (0) Mordino
Amana stands and throws Mordino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amana (5) vs (0) Mordino
You can see the frustration on Mordino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mordino tries to buck Amana off but Amana is having none of it.

Amana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Amana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mordino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mordino is holding Amana down, trying to stall.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Amana swings around for an armbar but Mordino sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Amana's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amana (5) vs (2) Mordino
Amana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.

Amana looking for a guillotine here but Mordino defends easily.
Mordino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mordino trying to control but Amana is working from the bottom.

Mordino is sitting in close to Amana's body. Amana has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mordino is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mordino is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Amana.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 502 p4p, 76 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 2061 p4p, 259 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

181 cm
27 yrs
183 lbs

162 cm
26 yrs
167 lbs

Minasian

Amana

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Amana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amana slaps away a takedown attempt from Minasian, before circling back to the center of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Amana decides to pull guard.

Amana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Amana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Amana
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is holding on to half guard well.
Minasian won't allow Amana to pass to mount.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Amana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Amana is working for a kimura but Minasian is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amana trying to pass the guard but Minasian defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Minasian is controlling Amana's trapped leg to prevent Amana from advancing to side control.
Amana trying to pass the guard but Minasian defending well.
Amana working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Minasian's thigh. Minasian counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Amana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Minasian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Minasian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Minasian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Amana passes Minasian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Minasian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Minasian wants to control but Amana is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Minasian is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Minasian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Amana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amana is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
Minasian controlling the position well.
Minasian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Minasian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amana stands and throws Minasian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (5) Amana

Amana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minasian, who protects the arm well.

Amana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minasian, who protects the arm well.
Minasian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Amana wants to pass to mount but Minasian is defending the position.
Minasian wants to control but Amana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amana wants to pass to mount but Minasian is defending the position.
Minasian is looking to control Amana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Minasian avoid being mounted?

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian is controlling Amana's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Minasian trying to control here.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Minasian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Minasian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Minasian controlling Amana's posture.
Amana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Amana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minasian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amana has managed to get both his arms back between Minasian's legs - danger averted.
Amana pushing down on Minasian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Minasian is controlling Amana's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Amana is trying to work for a kimura but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian is holding on to half guard well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amana wants to free his trapped foot but Minasian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian is holding on to half guard well.
Amana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (0) vs (8) Amana
Minasian tries to lock up and control but Amana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Amana is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minasian is surviving well by controlling Amana's body position as best he can.
Amana fails to advance to Minasian's back.
Minasian wants to control but Amana is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Minasian wants to control but Amana is having none of it.
Minasian is controlling an arm, preventing Amana from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Amana looking to take Minasian's back but Minasian rolls and after a scramble, Minasian ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Minasian to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (8) Amana

Amana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minasian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Minasian preventing the sweep.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minasian stands and throws Amana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (8) Amana
Amana is trying to improve his position.

Minasian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Amana is looking to regain half guard here but Minasian keeps moving and retains side control.
Amana seems a little lost for a moment, as Minasian dominates the positioning.
Minasian trying to control the action but Amana is working from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Amana is trying to escape the position but Minasian is controlling the position.
Amana is looking for a sweep.
Minasian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Amana is trying to get back to half guard.
Amana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Minasian off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (5) vs (12) Amana

Minasian is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Minasian trying to control the hands but Amana breaks the grip.
Minasian can't escape the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana not allowing Minasian to control his hands.
Minasian is trying to break free.

Amana is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Minasian trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Amana is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Amana working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Amana is looking for a choke. Minasian gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Minasian manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (7) vs (12) Amana
Minasian wants to control from the top but Amana keeps moving.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Amana is retaining full guard.
Amana tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Amana keeps moving.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (7) vs (14) Amana
Minasian trying to control here.
Amana tries to pass to full mount but Minasian defends it.
Amana keeps trying to improve his position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control but Amana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amana trying to advance position but Minasian counters by regaining guard.
Amana preventing the sweep.
Amana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian is pulling down on Amana's head. It's preventing any offense from Amana, at least for the moment.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Amana tries to pass.

Minasian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amana postures up.
Amana tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Amana postures up.
Amana is fighting to break Minasian's control of his arms but Minasian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Minasian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Minasian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amana is one step ahead there.
Minasian is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amana wins on points by 14 to 7.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lalama Amana made sure he mentioned Power Matrix Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Berklerk Pinsinchai (ranked 6857 p4p, 411 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 2051 p4p, 255 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

165 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

162 cm
26 yrs
167 lbs

Pinsinchai

Amana

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Berklerk Pinsinchai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pinsinchai shoots for a takedown but Amana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pinsinchai.

Amana has taken the fight to the clinch.

Amana pulls guard effortlessly.

Pinsinchai is sitting in close to Amana's body. Amana has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pinsinchai is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pinsinchai is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Amana.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lalama Amana!
After the big win, Lalama Amana made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Power Matrix Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT22 Coco v Fortune
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Brandis misses.
Amana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD#
Brandis lands a left and a right that send Amana crashing to the mat, dazed. Brandis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Amana is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lalama Amana has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amana is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandis finish him?
Amana shoots in and drives through. Brandis sprawls well.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Brandis knocks Amana out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
An out of breath Fletch Brandis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT20 Takeishi v Brandis
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1##TD#
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've been hearing that Lomachenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lomachenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lomachenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Lomachenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Amana wants to stand but Lomachenko is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lomachenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lomachenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lomachenko prevents Amana from getting back to his feet.
Lomachenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amana wants to stand up but Lomachenko is controlling him.
Lomachenko with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Lomachenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Amana wants to stand up but Lomachenko is controlling him.
Lomachenko pushing down on Amana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko stops Amana from getting back to his feet.
Amana is trying to escape back to his feet but Lomachenko uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Amana wants to get back to his feet but Lomachenko drags him back down.
Lomachenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Amana is wriggling around trying to escape but Lomachenko has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Amana taps out and Lomachenko picks up the big win! Great work there by Lomachenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evgeni Lomachenko!
After the big win, Evgeni Lomachenko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT17 Zexi v Coco
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Amana clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Amana manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Babyara has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Amana to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Babyara is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Amana pulls down on the head and he's put Babyara to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WVT12 Carsara v Bell
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Amana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortytwo.
Amana throws a body punch but Fortytwo moves out of range.
Amana slips a jab and a cross from Fortytwo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortytwo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amana misses with an uppercut
and Fortytwo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Fortytwo lands.
Fortytwo slips a straight right by Amana.
Amana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fortytwo lands a really nice looking cross but Amana seems unphased.
Fortytwo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Amana's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortytwo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amana.
Fortytwo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Amana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amana misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortytwo counters with a straight right hand.
Fortytwo scores with a push kick.#T1#
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortytwo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amana avoids the body shot from Fortytwo.
Fortytwo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fortytwo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fortytwo.
A jab from Amana misses.
Fortytwo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fortytwo avoids the body shot from Amana.
Fortytwo scores with a hook to the body. Amana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortytwo throws a hook but Amana blocks it.
Fortytwo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fortytwo works the jab nicely.
One Fortytwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Fortytwo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortytwo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Amana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fortytwo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amana. Amana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fortytwo takes a swing at Amana's ribcage but misses.
Fortytwo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amana doesn't seem bothered though.
Fortytwo throws a body punch but Amana moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Amana misses its target.
Fortytwo moves out of range as Amana strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fortytwo. That's going to slow Amana down.
Fortytwo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amana doesn't seem bothered though.
Amana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fortytwo counters with a left to the body.
Amana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortytwo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amana had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fortytwo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortytwo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Amana - just one landing. #ROC#
Fortytwo is rocked!#T3#
Amana takes one on the button.
Fortytwo cracks Amana with an open hand slap.
Fortytwo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Amana misses.
Fortytwo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amana.
Amana takes a swing at Fortytwo's ribcage but misses.
Fortytwo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fortytwo.
Fortytwo scores with a sloppy right hand. Amana should have avoided that one.
Amana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Amana misses with a body shot.
Fortytwo connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortytwo tries to move into range but Amana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fortytwo is still on wobbly legs! Can Amana finish him?
Fortytwo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amana.
Amana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortytwo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amana looks to land a combination but Fortytwo avoids it well.
Amana throws a monster overhand right that drops Fortytwo! Amana follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
One Fortytwo spoke after the fight, saying 'Everyone picks on the big idiot, don't they?'.

Event: EMP Verygood vs Alcala
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Amana misses with a looping right.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Amana throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amana.
Amana misses with a straight left.
Amana scores with a nice right hand.
Amana loads up on a big right hand but Nucombe slips the punch.
Amana throws a hook but Nucombe blocks it.
Amana jabs Nucombe right on the nose. Nucombe blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Amana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Amana misses with a straight right. #T1#
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Amana.
Amana lands a jab to Nucombe's midsection.
Amana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amana throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Amana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Amana staying out of range there.
Amana misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Amana and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Nucombe swings for the body but Amana moves out of range.
Amana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
Amana blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Amana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nucombe avoids the body shot from Amana.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Amana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Nucombe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Amana and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Amana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amana lands with a shot to the body.
Amana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amana sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Amana avoids it this time.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Amana.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Amana misses with a straight right.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Amana shakes him off and moves away.
Amana scores with a decent looking hook.
Amana throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Amana misses with a straight left.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amana looks to throw the jab but Nucombe is out of range.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Amana pushes him away.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nucombe avoids the body shot from Amana.
Amana sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Amana avoids it this time.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amana sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Amana avoids it this time.
Amana throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Amana looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amana throws out the jab.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana dominated that round.
That's time! Amana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nucombe staying out of range there.
Amana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Amana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Amana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Nucombe.
Nucombe connects with a body shot.
Nucombe swings for the body but Amana moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Amana.
Amana misses with an uppercut. Nucombe saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Nucombe.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Amana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Nucombe digs a good body shot into Amana's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Amana misses with a body shot.
Amana sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Amana avoids it this time.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut. Amana saw that one coming.
Amana throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Nucombe counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nucombe as Amana tries to tie him up.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Nucombe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amana's elbow.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nucombe landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Nucombe.
Amana is trying to stall.
Neil Nucombe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nucombe lands a knee to the body.
Nucombe working Amana over with knees to the body.
Nucombe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nucombe digs a right hand underneath Amana's ribcage. Amana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Nucombe. #T3#
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Amana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe thuds a left hand into Amana's body.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the body.
Nucombe lands an overhand right.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Nucombe dodges the punch combination from Amana.
Lalama Amana is winning the standup battle so far.
Amana gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Nucombe.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe lands a nice looking body shot.
Amana walks into a stiff left hand from Nucombe.
and Nucombe counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Amana! He's just covering up as Nucombe starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
A victorious Neil Nucombe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Jones vs Marley
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Amana throws an off balance right hand
letting Viki counter with a right hand.
Amana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Viki.
Amana misses with a right hand
enabling Viki to counter with a crisp jab.
Viki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Viki moves away from the strike by Amana.
Viki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amana misses with a jab to the body
and Viki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viki avoids the body shot from Amana.
Amana throws a hook but Viki blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viki.#T1#
Amana takes a swing at Viki's ribcage but misses.
Viki connects with a nice looking jab.
Viki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amana.
A little feinted left hand from Amana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viki.
Viki misses with the combination.
Amana scores with a nice strike.
Viki lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Amana crumples to the floor! Viki milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miki Viki!
Our winner, Miki Viki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EMP Steve vs Gonza
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Amana misses the shot to the body.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Gustavsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amana sizes up Gustavsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Amana throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustavsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amana throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustavsson.
Amana misses with a left hand
and Gustavsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Amana.
Amana's corner calls for a 1-2. Amana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Gustavsson is rocked!
Amana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amana pounces like a tiger and cracks Gustavsson with a vicious hook! Gustavsson is down but not out! Amana follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Gustav Gustavsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

Event: EMP Bush vs Yoshida
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Amana scores with a jab to the head.
Amana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Amana throws out a loose jab but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amana scores with a punch to the head.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Amana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amana with a hook.
Amana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nucombe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amana has time to react.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Nucombe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amana ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Amana throwing a counter right hand but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Amana lands a jab to Nucombe's midsection.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Amana and move into the clinch position.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Amana.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Amana and move into the clinch position.
Amana misses with a straight right.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Amana counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe moves out of range as Amana strikes.#T2#
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Amana pushes him away.
Nucombe moves out of range as Amana strikes.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Amana moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Amana misses its intended target.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
A slow jab from Amana misses its intended target.
Amana throws a hook but Nucombe blocks it.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amana swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range. #T3#
Amana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amana throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Amana.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amana sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Amana avoids it this time.
A jab from Amana does it's job there.
Amana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nucombe avoids the body shot from Amana.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Amana shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Amana shakes him off and moves away.
Amana misses the jab.#T4#
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Amana and move into the clinch position.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Amana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amana slips under a jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amana ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
A counter left hand to the body from Amana misses its target.
Nucombe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amana misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Amana scores with a jab.
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amana misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
Nucombe lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Amana.
Amana tries to circle away but Nucombe has him pinned against the cage.
Amana trying to stall but Nucombe improves his position.
Amana effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Amana avoids the damage to the body.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Amana is looking to break free of the clinch but Nucombe has double underhooks. #T1#
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe blocks a body shot from Amana.
Amana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amana looking to slow down the pace here.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
Nucombe letting Amana take a breather here.
Amana is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Amana.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Amana.
Amana wants to break free but Nucombe has control.
Nucombe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Nucombe.
A short left from Nucombe.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe scores a nice knee to the body.
Amana can't find room to land a body shot as Nucombe controls the action.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Amana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Amana can't break the clinch.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana. #BC#
Amana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amana connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Amana moves away from the strike by Nucombe.
Amana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Amana swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nucombe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Amana misses the target.
Nucombe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amana.
Amana ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a shot to the body.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Amana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nucombe lunges at Amana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amana's hand.
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amana throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Nucombe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nucombe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nucombe lands a body shot.
Amana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Amana misses with a looping right.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nucombe connects with a body shot.
Nucombe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amana in his tracks.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amana.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amana manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Amana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amana.
Decent striking displayed by Amana there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Amana is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amana, as that shot connected.
A jab from Amana misses.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.#T1#
Amana misses with a hook #CL2#
and Nucombe moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe struggles to land a body shot inside as Amana controls his hands.
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as Amana controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
A short right from Nucombe.
Nucombe keeps control of Amana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amana tries to circle away but Nucombe has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nucombe.
Nucombe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nucombe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
A short uppercut from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands a knee to the body.
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Nucombe.
Nucombe pushes Amana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amana tries to circle away but Nucombe has him pinned against the cage.
Neil Nucombe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Amana.
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amana backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nucombe tries a body shot but Amana blocks it.
A short right from Nucombe on the inside.
Nucombe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
Amana working hard to break the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Amana can't break the clinch.
Amana is trying to push Nucombe away but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe has Amana pressed against the cage, preventing Amana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Amana.
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe crunches a lovely knee into Amana's ribcage.
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body.
Nucombe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Amana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nucombe lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
A short right from Nucombe on the inside. #ROC2#
Amana is rocked!
A short left from Nucombe.
Oh Amana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Amana trying to control the position but instead, Nucombe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Amana into the cage.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Amana seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amana wants to stall.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amanas head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nucombe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!
An out of breath Neil Nucombe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IFCXS4: S.Heavy v McDonald
Date: Dec 24, 2018

#R1#
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amana misses with a looping right.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Amana tries to keep at a distance but Souza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Souza is working for takedown but Amana is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Amana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Souza wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana jabs at Souza's body.
Souza throws a right hand that Amana ducks under and follows up with a left that Amana also avoids with ease.#T1#
Souza misses with the combination.
Souza shoots in but Amana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Amana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back!
Souza tries to break free.
Souza trying to control the hands but Amana won't let him.
Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
Souza has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Amana controlling well, preventing Souza from escaping the position.
Souza is still trying to improve position.
Souza trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Amana keeps control of the position as Souza tries to break free.
Souza trying to control the hands but Amana breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Souza right now.
Souza just trying to survive but Amana is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Souza tries to escape the position.
Amana controls the action.
Souza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Amana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Souza tries to reverse the position but Amana maintains control.
Souza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Souza manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amana wants to take a breather but Souza is having none of it.
Souza tries to roll over but Amana keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Amana's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Amana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amana has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Souza looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Amana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
Amana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amana slips under a jab.
Amana throwing a counter right hand but Souza manages to avoid it.
Amana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Souza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Souza is trying to ground and pound but Amana uses the momentary lack of control by Souza to regain half guard.
Amana tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Souza working over Amana with some ground and pound. Amana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Souza looking for a submission but Amana manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T1#
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Lalama Amana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amana is trying to keep Souza in close.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Amana blocks nicely.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Souza working the strikes but Amana uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Amana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amana wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Amana blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Souza has time to react.#CL2#
Souza clinches up with Amana and pushes him back against the cage.
Amana effectively controlling the action here.
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amana is looking to break free of the clinch but Souza has double underhooks. #BC#
Amana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Souza shoots in and drives through. Amana sprawls well.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Lalama Amana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
Amana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Amana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Souza has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Amana counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Souza tightens his grip and picks Amana up, before dumping him to the ground. Amana manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amana wants to get back to his feet but Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lalama Amana will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Amana lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Souza moves into range and clinches up with Amana.#BC#
Amana breaks from the clinch.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Amana, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Amana against the cage but Amana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Amana scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Souza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Souza throws a hook but Amana blocks it.
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
Amana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Souza in his tracks.
Souza swings for the body but Amana moves out of range.
Lalama Amana is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to clinch but Amana is having none of it.
Amana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Amana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Souza tries to clinch but Amana is having none of it. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Amana.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
Souza throws a counter combo.
Amana lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amana with a jab.
Amana lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amana throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Amana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Amana misses the target.
Amana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amana jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ritchie Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Souza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amana taking a breather.
Souza tries for a takedown but Amana manages to get underhooks.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Amana to keep the fight standing.
Amana is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amana has Souza pushed against the cage.
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Souza misses with a takedown
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good shot there by Amana.#T3#
Amana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Amana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
Amana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Souza under the eye.
Amana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amana misses the jab.
Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lalama Amana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Souza takes one on the button.
Souza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Amana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amana.#T4#
Amana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Amana tries to keep at a distance but Souza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amana working hard to break the clinch.
Souza is trying to drag Amana to the mat but Amana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amana is defending well against a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lalama Amana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amana, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Ritchie Souza had this to say: 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: IFC81: S.Heavyweight v Impaler
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Amana throws a big shot that misses.
Thistlewhite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amana tries to avoid it but Thistlewhite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amana to the ground. Amana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Amana misses its target.
Thistlewhite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thistlewhite shoots and misses
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Amana throws a shot from downtown. Thistlewhite moves away and avoids it.
Thistlewhite fails with a takedown attempt.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignatius Thistlewhite.
Amana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thistlewhite shoots in for a double leg but Amana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Thistlewhite tries to get set, Amana tries to push him back and clinch up but Thistlewhite manages to avoid the attempt.
Amana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Thistlewhite tries for a takedown but Amana circles away easily
and Amana counters with a right hand to the body.
Thistlewhite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thistlewhite looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from Amana. No joy for Thistlewhite on that attempt.
Amana connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thistlewhite circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Amana. Thistlewhite falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Amana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Power Matrix Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: IFCFN1: Thomas vs Mayer
Date: Nov 09, 2018

#R1#
Amana looks to land a right hand but Kirby moved out of range.
Kirby misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Amana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kirby.
Kirby throws a chopping leg kick but Amana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirby was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Kirby throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kirby.
Kirby throws a leg kick
and Amana counters with a left to the body.
Kirby misses with the body kick
and Kirby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kirby has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kirby connects with a solid leg kick.
Kirby ducks under a wild hook from Amana.
Kirby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirby.
Kirby moves away from the strike by Amana.
Kirby thinks about the counter body kick.
Kirby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirby has his takedown stuffed
enabling Amana to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amana blocks a head kick by Kirby.
Amana looks to land a right hand but Kirby moved out of range.#T1#
Kirby tries to land a leg kick but Amana saw it coming and moves away.
Amana lands a nice hook to Kirby's body. Kirby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amana takes a kick to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Amana.
Kirby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirby throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big left from Kirby misses.
Amana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lalama Amana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirby thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby motions for Amana to come forward. Kirby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amana throws a looping overhand right but Kirby ducks down to avoid it.
Kirby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirby was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.#T2#
Kirby lands a jab to Amana's midsection.
Kirby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amana scores with a shot to the body.
Kirby blocks a jab.
Kirby thuds his shin into the meat of Amana's side.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amana's corner calls for a 1-2. Amana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirby appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirby throws a right and a left that Amana avoids nicely.
Kirby avoids the body shot from Amana.
Amana looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirby is just out of range.
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Amana misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Amana coming out on top.#T3#
Amana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kirby throws a nice head kick!
Amana avoids the head kick by Kirby.
Amana lands with a right hand.
Kirby throws a body kick that misses.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses.
Amana dances in with a quick combination. Kirby is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Amana snaps Kirby's head back. Kirby stumbles backwards against the cage. Amana steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kirby's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kirby just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lalama Amana!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lalama Amana made sure he mentioned Power Matrix Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: IFCMW43:Murhaa v L.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Amana throws a right hand that misses
and Viki counters with a stiff right hand.
Amana misses with a body punch
and Viki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viki misses with a looping left.
Viki lands a jab to the nose.
Viki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amana.
Amana throws a right hand that misses
and Viki counters with a nice uppercut.
Amana swings for the body but Viki moves out of range.
Viki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viki misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Amana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Viki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amana throws a jab but it's blocked by Viki.
Viki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Amana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amana slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Amana misses the target.#T1#
Amana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Viki lands a really nice looking cross but Amana seems unphased.
Amana connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Amana.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Viki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Viki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Amana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viki moves out of range as Amana strikes.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amana misses with a left hand
enabling Viki to counter with a crisp jab.
Viki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Viki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Amana misses the target.#T2#
Amana misses with a body shot.
Viki gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viki.
Viki misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Viki drops Amana with a beautiful combination! Amana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Viki is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Amana is rocked!
Viki throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Amana crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miki Viki!
During a confident post fight interview, Miki Viki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC 69 Murhaa vs Dali
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Amana as Bell shoots in.
Amana lands a jab to the head.
Amana scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amana as he jumps to the side.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Amana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Amana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bell on the ground.#SU#
Amana decides to stand back up.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amana as he avoids it easily.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Good standup being displayed there by Amana as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amana connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Bell is rocked!
Amana pounces like a tiger and cracks Bell with a vicious hook! Bell is down but not out! Amana follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Power Matrix Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: IFC 66: Murha vs Impaler
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Sagaki throws a lazy uppercut
letting Amana counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Sagaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sagaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Sagaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Amana is looking to improve his position.
Amana's coaches at Navy Street MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Sagaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sagaki throwing shots but Amana is blocking nicely. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki tries to pass to full mount but Amana defends it.
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amana's head.
Sagaki trying to control from half guard but Amana is working away.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Sagaki there.
Sagaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sagaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sagaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Sagaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sagaki controlling the pace.
Amana is looking to improve his position.
Amana is not content to let Sagaki control the position.
Sagaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sagaki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Sagaki trying to control but Amana is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sagaki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amana is surviving well by controlling Sagaki's body position as best he can.
Sagaki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sagaki throws some wild stikes that Amana manages to avoid easily.
Sagaki landing shots from mount.
Sagaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amana is looking to escape.
Sagaki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Amana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Amana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sagaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amana hang on?
Sagaki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sagaki lands a big shot there that rocks Amana but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Amana is squirming around, avoiding Sagaki's attempts to control the action.
Sagaki lands a big shot there that rocks Amana but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takumi Sagaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sagaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amana.
Sagaki misses with a straight left.
Amana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amana lands a nice hook to Sagaki's body. Sagaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sagaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amana. That did some damage!
Sagaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagaki looks to land a right hand but Amana moved out of range.
Sagaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sagaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Amana misses the target.
Sagaki wants to clinch.
Takumi Sagaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sagaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
My spies in Nuclear Physiques inform me that Sagaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagaki cracks Amana with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1##SUB2#
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Amana is not content to let Sagaki control the position.
Sagaki scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana is looking for a sweep.
Sagaki working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Sagaki.
Sagaki working the ground and pound.
Sagaki throwing strikes but Amana manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
Sagaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Takumi Sagaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sagaki is looking for a sweep.
Amana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sagaki on the ground.
Sagaki struggling a bit here.
Sagaki is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Amana working away.
Sagaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Sagaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Amana decides to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sagaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Amana, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Amana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Amana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Sagaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Amana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Amana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Amana! #REVR#
Sagaki regains half guard.
Sagaki regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sagaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takumi Sagaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Amana lands a right hook to the body.
Amana moves out of range of the body kick from Sagaki.
An attempted straight right counter from Amana misses the target.#TD2#
Sagaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amana to the mat! Amana manages to get full guard.
Amana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sagaki.
Sagaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amana's head.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Amana keeps moving.
Amana has his hands on Sagaki's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Amana blocks nicely.
Sagaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Sagaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sagaki landing with the ground and pound.
Sagaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Amana blocks nicely.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Amana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lalama Amana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sagaki trying to control but Amana is working from the bottom.
Sagaki with a nice head shot there.
Sagaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Amana defending against the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sagaki grinds an elbow into Amana's temple. #SUB2#
Sagaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Amana is defending well.
Sagaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Amana to see if he's OK.
Sagaki is working Amana over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Amana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sagaki.
Sagaki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sagaki cracks Amana with a big elbow.
Sagaki just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Sagaki has hold of Amana's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Amana seems comfortable defending it but Sagaki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Amana is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Amana is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sagaki couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takumi Sagaki!
A relieved looking Takumi Sagaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IFC MW 36: Mayer vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Yonic takes a swing at Amana's ribcage but misses.
Amana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yonic shoots in but no luck this time.
Yonic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amana scores with a hook.
Amana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Boss Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amana looks to score with a jab to the body but Yonic is just out of range.
Yonic throws a body punch but Amana moves out of range.
Amana ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
Amana is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yonic.
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yonic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
Yonic misses the body punch
and Amana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Yonic drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Yonic throws an elbow that misses. Amana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yonic's guard. Nice move by Amana!#REVR#
Yonic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amana's guard. #REVB#
Yonic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yonic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yonic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amana has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Amana has wrist control.
Amana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yonic wants to pass the guard but Amana is keeping the position.#T2#
Yonic pushes down on Amana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yonic throws a strike but Amana avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yonic slips nicely into half guard.
Yonic is keen to just control but Amana is a slippery customer.
Yonic lands strikes from half guard.
Yonic trying to control from half guard but Amana is working away.
Yonic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amana's head.
Yonic misses with a head shot. Amana uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yonic with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Yonic wants to control from the top but Amana keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yonic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amana has control of Yonic's left arm, preventing Yonic from doing any damage.
Yonic throwing strikes from guard but Amana blocks nicely.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Amana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yonic stops Amana from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amana is looking to counter punch.
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amana.
The fighters circling - Yonic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yonic.
Amana looks to throw the jab but Yonic is out of range.
Yonic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amana rather than just go for the knockout.
Yonic avoids the body shot from Amana.
Yonic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yonic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amana.
Amana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Amana missing with a left hand there. Yonic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amana moves away from the strike by Yonic. #TD2#
Yonic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Amana is looking to regain half guard here but Yonic keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lalama Amana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yonic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yonic scrambles back to his feet.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
Amana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yonic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amana throws out the jab.
Yonic lands with a good body shot.
Amana throws the left hand but Yonic avoids the punch easily.
Yonic throws a lazy right hand but Amana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amana misses with a hook. Yonic ducked under it nicely.
Amana throws a jab when Yonic was well out of range.
Good work by Amana as he checks the leg kick.
Amana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Yonic misses.
Yonic scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Yonic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Amana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Amana is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Amana is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Amana is letting Yonic control him for a moment.
Amana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yonic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Yonic crashes against the mat.
Yonic looks up at the clock and then as Amana takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yonic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Amana is not content to let Yonic control the position. #SUB2#
Yonic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yonic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Yonic trying to control the action but Amana is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Yonic stalls from top position.
The strikes coming from Yonic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yonic trying to control the action but Amana is working from the bottom.
Yonic throws an elbow but Amana slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Amana parries the strikes from Yonic easily there. Yonic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Amana to escape.
Yonic wants to control but Amana is keeping him busy.
Yonic cracks Amana with a big elbow.
Yonic controlling the position from side mount.
Yonic in side control, throwing shots but Amana defends.
Boss Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yonic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yonic cracks Amana with a big elbow. #T4#
Amana pushes Yonic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yonic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yonic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Amana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yonic tries to score with some ground and pound. Amana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yonic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Amana sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yonic cracks Amana with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Yonic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Amana has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yonic but great work by Amana.
Yonic is letting Amana control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amana trying to control the action but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Yonic can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Yonic with that takedown attempt.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yonic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Amana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amana throws a series of punches but Yonic avoids them all with ease.
Yonic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amana defends it well.
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amana.
A little feinted left hand from Amana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yonic misses with a right hand
and Amana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yonic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amana.
Amana misses with a looping left.
A big left from Amana misses.
Yonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amana manages to avoid it.
Yonic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Jab, jab by Amana - just one landing.
Yonic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amana to score with a decent uppercut.
Amana lands a two punch combo.
Yonic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amana throws a shot from downtown. Yonic moves away and avoids it.
Amana loads up on a big right hand but Yonic slips the punch.
Yonic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yonic slips a jab from Amana.
Yonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amana manages to avoid it.
It looked like Amana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yonic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boss Yonic.#T2#
Yonic misses with a takedown attempt - Amana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yonic tries for a takedown but Amana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Amana. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonic ducks under a wild hook from Amana.
Yonic moves out of range as Amana strikes.
Amana walks into a stiff left hand from Yonic.
Yonic moves out of range as Amana strikes.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Amana with a body shot.
Amana misses with a combination #TD2#
and Yonic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Yonic seems content to control.#T3#
Yonic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amana defending well though.
Nice strikes from Yonic there.
Yonic stalling.
Yonic is continuing to stall.
Yonic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Yonic is trying to work for a kimura but Amana is defending well.
Yonic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yonic is nestled in close to Amana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yonic wants to control but Amana is keeping him busy.
Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yonic not doing much here.
Yonic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amana taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Yonic is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lalama Amana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lalama Amana!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lalama Amana thanked Power Matrix Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Boss Yonic had this to say: 'Oh rats.'.

Event: IFC MW 34 Warholm vs Amana
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Amana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warholm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warholm swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Amana to counter with a crisp jab.
Amana avoids the head kick by Warholm. #CL#
Amana gets tackled into the cage by Warholm. Warholm maintains the clinch.
Warholm tries a body shot but Amana blocks it.
Warholm scores with a shoulder strike.
Amana lands a right hand.
Amana blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Amana throws a head punch that misses.
Amana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Warholm scores with a shoulder strike.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amana taking a breather.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amana presses Warholm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Warholm as Amana tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
Amana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amana effectively controlling the action here.
Warholm gets through Amana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Warholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warholm.
Warholm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Amana prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm tries to work over Amana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm tries a body shot but Amana blocks it.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Amana controls his hands. #T2#
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm blocks an uppercut.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Amana avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Amana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Warholm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amana trying to stall but Warholm improves his position.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warholm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amana.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Amana tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amana tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it. #T3#
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amana misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm blocks an uppercut.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Amana controls his hands.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Warholm.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm tries to work over Amana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm cracks Amana with a nice body shot.
Warholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amana has a couple of punches blocked by Warholm.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amana working aggressively here.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Still in the clinch, Warholm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Warholm.
A short right from Warholm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Warholm.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Amana.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Amana is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
Amana is still on wobbly legs! Can Warholm finish him?
Warholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Amana backwards.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Warholm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amana looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Warholm.
Warholm lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Amana to his knees! Warholm keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terje Warholm!

Event: IFC 56 Jones vs Heavyweight
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Amana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arial looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arial moves away.
Arial shoots in looking for a takedown but Amana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arial's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amana misses the shot to the body.
Arial takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Amana.
Nice cross by Amana.
Amana misses with a double jab.
Arial tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arial shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amana pinned against the cage. Amana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Arial shoots in for a takedown but Amana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dex Arial.
Arial tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amana scores with a nice strike.
Arial looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amana is fending him off so far but Arial persists. Nope, Amana circles away and we're back to standing.
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amana misses the shot to the body.
Arial with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amana misses with a hook
and Arial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arial manages to avoid it.#T2#
Arial has his takedown stuffed
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lalama Amana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arial shoots in looking for a takedown but Amana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arial's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Despite the aggression on Arial's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Amana digs a good hook to Arial's body.
Amana looks to land a left hand but Arial moved out of range nicely.
Amana is looking to wear down Arial with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arial misses with a takedown attempt
and Amana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Arial with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Arial takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arial with a poor takedown
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arial shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amana sprawls well. Amana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arial gets slowly back to his feet.
Amana misses the shot to the body.
Amana misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Arial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arial fails with a takedown attempt.
Amana dips to his left and cracks Arial with an uppercut!
Arial with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arial shoots in looking for a takedown. Amana tries to sprawl out of it but Arial keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana dominated that round.
That's time! Amana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arial moves forwards but Amana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arial can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Arial.
Amana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Amana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amana sets himself, and Arial steps forward looking for the clinch! Amana avoids it this time.
Arial takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana takes a swing at Arial's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Arial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amana lands a body shot.
Arial throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amana scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Arial is rocked!
Amana grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Arial takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Amana cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TBD#32: Dali vs Brandis
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1##CL#
Amana has Iron up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Iron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iron counters with a stiff right hand.
Iron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Amana misses.
Junior Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron misses with a body kick.
As Iron tries to get set, Amana tries to push him back and clinch up but Iron manages to avoid the attempt.
Amana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron. #CL2#
Iron closes the distance and clinches.
Amana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amana is pressed up against the cage. Iron has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amana down to the mat. Amana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amana dodges the punch combination from Iron.
Amana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iron fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Amana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Iron darts in and clinches Amana up against the cage.
Iron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Iron. #BC2#
Iron breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Iron.
Amana needs to keep his hands up - Iron had a free shot at his head there.
Iron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Iron shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amana is trying to defend but Iron finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron stops Amana from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Iron is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iron. #T2#
Amana is trying to get back to full guard.
Iron throwing shots but Amana is blocking nicely.
Iron is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Iron passes Amana's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Amana won't allow Iron to pass to mount.
Iron passes the guard and advances to mount!
Amana is looking to improve his position but Iron isn't that keen on the idea.
Iron misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Iron punching from mount but Amana doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Iron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amana is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amana regains half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Iron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amana has managed to free his arm - good work.
Iron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amana keeps working.
Iron content to control rather than advance.
Iron seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Iron dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Amana with a nice cross.
Iron misses with a double jab
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amana with a jab.
Iron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Junior Iron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iron throws a series of punches but Amana avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Iron moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Iron manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Amana.#CL2#
Amana tries to keep at a distance but Iron has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amana prevents a body shot from Iron.
Iron lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Amana as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Amana throws a punch but it's blocked by Iron.
Amana prevents a body shot from Iron.
Iron has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Amana seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Iron can turn it around.
Iron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron blocking some punches.
Amana tries a body shot but Iron blocks it.
Amana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iron.
Iron is looking to take this one to the mat.
Iron lands a shoulder strike.
Iron tries to work over Amana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iron.
Iron lands with a short shot to the head.
Iron drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Iron.#T2##TD2#
Iron has hold of one of Amana's legs. Amana is fighting the takedown attempt but Iron gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Iron advances position into side control!
Iron prevents Amana from escaping the position.
A control attempt from Amana but he's now mounted!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amana is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Iron landing shots from mount.
Amana has given up his back.
Amana is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Iron throws strikes from the back but Amana rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Amana.
Amana keeping full guard, as Iron tries to pass.
Iron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Iron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iron is looking to advance position but Amana has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Iron sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Iron is trying to control but can't.
Iron wants to improve his position but Amana is controlling well.
Iron keeps trying to improve his position.
Iron trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Iron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Amana clinches up against the cage.
Iron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iron throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Iron manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Iron tries to keep at a distance but Amana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amana misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Iron.
Iron lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana struggles to land a body shot inside as Iron controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Iron.
Amana tries to work over Iron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amana misses with a body punch.
Amana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iron misses with a punch to the body.
Iron being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amana prevents a body shot from Iron.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amana is stalling here.
Amana lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Iron.
Amana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iron is keeping busy.
Lalama Amana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Iron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Iron.
Iron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amana has Iron pressed against the cage.
Amana slows down the pace here.
Amana struggles to land a body shot inside as Iron controls his hands.
Amana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iron's elbow. #T3#
Iron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amana fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Iron forces Amana back against the cage and clinches.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amana.
Amana tries to throw a body punch but Iron avoids it by throwing Amana back against the cage.
Amana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iron's elbow.
Amana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Amana lands a left hand. #T4#
Iron blocking some punches.
Junior Iron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amana has Iron pushed against the cage.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iron prevents a body shot from Amana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amana.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lalama Amana.
Well Iron has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Iron!
Junior Iron decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TBD#29 CARTER vs. MARLEY
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1#
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad cracks Amana with an open hand slap.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Amana darts in and clinches Assad up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Amana.
Amana has Assad pushed against the cage.
Amana lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Amana as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Amana.
Assad working aggressively here.
Amana lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amana. #T1#
Assad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Assad tries a body shot but Amana blocks it.
Assad throws a punch but it's blocked by Amana.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amana.
A left hand lands to the body for Amana.
Assad misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Assad fails to land.
Amana lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Amana scores with a hook to the body.
Amana leaning against his opponent.
Amana digs a right hand into Assad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Assad's gas tank.
Amana is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Amana.
Amana lands a shoulder strike.
Amana lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Amana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amana slows down the pace here.
Assad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amana has Assad pushed against the cage.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
Assad misses with a punch to the body.
Amana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Assad up against the cage.
Amana lands a nice uppercut.
Assad fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Amana lands a shoulder strike.
Assad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amana prevents a body shot from Assad.
Amana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amana prevents a body shot from Assad.
Amana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Amana is leaning against Assad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Amana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Amana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Amana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Assad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Amana - that landed with a thud.
Amana blocks a body shot from Assad.
Amana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Assad has a couple of punches blocked by Amana.
Assad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Amana seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Assad can turn it around.
Amana effectively controlling the action here.
Amana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Amana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Assad misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Amana. #ROC#
Assad is rocked!
Amana lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Assad to his knees! Amana keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
Zach Assad was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck you'.

Event: TBD#27 Lo VS Kulina
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Donk. FoodChain catches Amana right on the button with a cross.
Amana misses the jab.
FoodChain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
FoodChain slips under a jab.
Amana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Amana there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Amana does no damage.
Amana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Amana takes a jab right on the kisser.
FoodChain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amana is fending him off so far but FoodChain persists. Nope, Amana circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
FoodChain gets tackled into the cage by Amana. Amana maintains the clinch.
Amana has FoodChain pushed against the cage.
FoodChain is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from FoodChain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FoodChain wants to take the fight to the mat but Amana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TopOf FoodChain.
FoodChain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
FoodChain wants to take the fight to the mat but Amana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Amana misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
FoodChain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
FoodChain throws a head punch that misses.
Amana stalls.
Amana misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
FoodChain gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
FoodChain works his way into full mount!
FoodChain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amana is looking to escape. #T2#
Amana regains half guard.
Amana is trying to stand back up but FoodChain is controlling him #SUB2#
FoodChain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Amana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amana tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
FoodChain is working for a kimura but Amana is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB2#
Amana makes his way to full guard, as FoodChain worked for a kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Amana keeps moving.
FoodChain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amana swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amana trying to control the position.
Amana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
FoodChain trying to control but Amana is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amana is looking to stand up but FoodChain isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but TopOf FoodChain will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Amana cracks a nice hook into FoodChain's ribs.
Amana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
Amana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling FoodChain to score with a decent uppercut.
FoodChain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amana throws out the jab.
Lalama Amana is winning the standup battle so far.
FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amana tries to clinch but FoodChain is having none of it.
Amana scores with a nice head shot.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana tries to clinch but FoodChain moves out of range.
A jab from Amana finds it's way through FoodChain's defenses.
A big left from FoodChain misses.
A big right from Amana misses.
FoodChain slips under a jab from Amana.#T1#
Amana ducks under a wild hook from FoodChain.
FoodChain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amana lands a really nice looking cross but FoodChain seems unphased.
FoodChain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amana throws out a loose jab but FoodChain uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
FoodChain shoots in and bounces Amana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
FoodChain trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Amana manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##ES2#
FoodChain manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FoodChain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Amana throws a shot from downtown. FoodChain moves away and avoids it.
Amana tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and FoodChain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Amana!
Amana prevents FoodChain from moving into mount.
Amana is trying to get back to his feet.
Amana prevents FoodChain from moving into mount. #SUB2#
FoodChain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amana, who protects the arm well.
Amana is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
FoodChain taking a breather here. #SUB2#
FoodChain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
FoodChain swings around for an armbar but Amana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into FoodChain's guard.#T4##SUB2#
FoodChain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amana defends well.#SUB2#
FoodChain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amana defends it easily.#SUB2#
FoodChain looking for a guillotine here but Amana defends easily. #SUB2#
FoodChain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Amana uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lalama Amana will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
FoodChain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amana is looking to clinch but FoodChain is avoiding it.
Amana tries to close the distance and clinch but FoodChain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
FoodChain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amana as he avoids it easily.
Amana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
FoodChain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amana. Amana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
FoodChain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
FoodChain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amana keeps working. #SUB2#
FoodChain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amana has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
FoodChain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
FoodChain moves into full mount! #SUB2#
FoodChain swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). TopOf FoodChain!
An out of breath TopOf FoodChain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TBD#25 DALI vs. MEGATON
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Paredes scores with a decent looking hook.
Amana lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Amana's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Amana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Amana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amana blocks a body shot from Paredes.
Amana lands with a light punch inside.
Amana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paredes just leaning against Amana, taking a breather.
Amana controlling the action here for a moment.
Paredes is stalling here.
Paredes misses with a punch to the body.
Paredes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paredes lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Amana misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Amana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paredes is keeping busy.
Paredes stalling.
Amana tries to work over Paredes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paredes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paredes controlling the action here for a moment.
Paredes receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Amana working aggressively here.
Amana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amana tries to throw a body punch but Paredes avoids it by throwing Amana back against the cage.
Paredes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paredes.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amana leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Paredes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Amana up against the cage.
Amana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amana stalling the fight.
Amana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paredes is keeping busy.
Amana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paredess head.
Paredes has Amana pressed against the cage.
Amana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Paredes stalling.
Paredes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Amana just leaning against Paredes, taking a breather.
Amana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amana is looking to control Paredes's arms but Paredes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amana has his back to the cage.
Amana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paredes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Amana up against the cage.
Amana tries to throw a body punch but Paredes avoids it by throwing Amana back against the cage.
Amana is pushing Paredes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Paredes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Paredes is rocked!
The referee calls for Amana to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amana.
A shot in the inside from Paredes. #T4#
Amana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Paredes.
Paredes avoiding damage.
Paredes is struggling to control the position.
Paredes misses with a punch to the body.
Paredes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paredes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paredes struggles to land a body shot inside as Amana controls his hands.
Amana stalling the fight.
Paredes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amana blocking some punches.
Amana tries to throw a body punch but Paredes avoids it by throwing Amana back against the cage.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thybault Paredes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Paredes clinches with his opponent.
Paredes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Paredes being controlled against the cage.
Amana lands with a light punch inside.
Amana is struggling to control the position.
Paredes tries to stall but Amana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paredes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paredes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paredes blocks a body shot from Amana.
Paredes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paredes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amana goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Amana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paredes is pushing Amana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lalama Amana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paredes blocks a body shot from Amana.
Paredes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paredes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paredes.
Paredes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paredes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amana takes a shot to the head.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amana trying to control the position but instead, Paredes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Amana into the cage.
Paredes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Paredes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paredes.
Amana trying to stall but Paredes improves his position.
Amana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paredes is still on wobbly legs! Can Amana finish him?
Amana stalling the fight.
Amana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Amana taking a breather.
Amana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paredes seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Paredes.
Paredes throws a head punch that misses.
Paredes digs a right hand into Amana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amana's gas tank.
Amana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amana lands with a short shot to the head.
Amana trying to stall but Paredes improves his position.
Paredes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paredes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Paredes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Paredes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Amana taking a breather.
Paredes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Amana is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thybault Paredes.
Amana misses with a straight right.
A cross from Paredes lands.
Amana takes a swing at Paredes's ribcage but misses.
Amana throws a jab when Paredes was well out of range.
Paredes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Paredes. #T4#
Paredes connects with a body shot.
Paredes misses with the combination. #CL#
Amana takes the fight into the clinch.
Paredes throws a punch but it's blocked by Amana.
Paredes tries to throw a body punch but Amana avoids it by throwing Paredes back against the cage.
Amana trying to control the position but instead, Paredes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Amana into the cage.
Paredes tries to throw a body punch but Amana avoids it by throwing Paredes back against the cage.
Amana scores with a shot to the side of Paredes's head.
Paredes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Amana throws a punch but it's blocked by Paredes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thybault Paredes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Amana.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paredes cracks the inside of Amana's front leg.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paredes moves away.
Paredes swats away the attempt to clinch by Amana.
Amana lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Amana clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paredes.
Paredes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A body shot lands from Paredes. #T1#
Paredes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Amana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paredes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paredes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paredes can't find room to land a body shot as Amana controls the action.
Amana is looking to control Paredes's arms but Paredes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amana has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Paredes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Amana stalling the fight.
Amana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paredes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amana or not.
Amana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Lalama Amana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paredes stalling the fight.
Amana misses with a body punch.
Paredes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paredes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paredes blocking some punches.
Amana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paredes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paredes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paredes lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paredes scores with a shot to the side of Amana's head.
Paredes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Paredes taking a breather.
Amana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amana trying to stall but Paredes improves his position.
Amana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paredes effectively controlling the action here.
Paredes trying to stall but Amana improves his position.
Paredes lands a shoulder strike.
Paredes throws a head punch that misses.
Paredes scores with a shoulder strike.
Amana working aggressively here.
Paredes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amana gets through Paredes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amana lands a hook that snaps the head of Paredes backwards. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Paredes.
Amana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amana letting Paredes take a breather here.
Amana misses with a punch to the body.
Amana trying to stall but Paredes improves his position.
Amana struggles to land a body shot inside as Paredes controls his hands.
Paredes effectively controlling the action here.
Amana creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Paredes with a big uppercut! Paredes tries to clinch up but Amana pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Paredes to the mat! Paredes covers up and Amana unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: TBD#24
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Amana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Viki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Viki dips to his left and cracks Amana with an uppercut!#KD#
Viki lands a big uppercut and Amana crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Amana looks OK. Viki waves Amana back to his feet!#ROC#
Amana is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viki doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Amana misses.
Viki lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Amana falls backwards - clearly groggy! Viki dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miki Viki!
Miki Viki is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Miki Viki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TBD#23 CARTER vs. AGAPOV
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1##CL#
Amana has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Amana avoiding damage. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amana tries to clinch
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amana throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Amana wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Amana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Amana misses its target.#CL#
Amana drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Amana is controlling him.
Amana scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Amana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amana.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amana. #T1#
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amana looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz digs a good hook to Amana's body.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amana has time to react.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Amana moved out of range nicely.
Amana misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amana dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Amana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz moves forwards but Amana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amana lands a jab to the head.
Amana tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Amana misses the target.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Amana.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Amana's head back.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amana manages to avoid it.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz takes a swing at Amana's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Amana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Amana's head but Amana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amana throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Amana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Amana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amana gets slowly back to his feet.
Amana wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Amana misses with a body punch
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amana has time to react.
Amana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Amana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amana wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz swings for the body but Amana moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Amana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Amana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Amana throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz catches Amana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Amana counters with a stiff right hand.
Amana misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vape Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Amana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Amana has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Amana.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Amana.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz wants to break free but Amana has control.
Amana is struggling to control the position.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Amana is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Amana.
A short left from Amana.
Amana stalling against the cage.
Amana prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Amana stalling in the clinch.
Amana effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amana lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Amana connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Amana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amana misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Amana slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Amana's head but Amana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Amana had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Amana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amana punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Amana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#CL#
Amana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Amana.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Amana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Amana - that landed with a thud.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Amana won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Amana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amana throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vape Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Amana has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Amana on the inside.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Amana.
Amana effectively controlling the action here.
Diaz letting Amana take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Amana.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amana.
Amana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Amana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Amana gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Amana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amana scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Amana.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Amana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Amana lands a left hand.
Amana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lalama Amana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Amana's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Amana throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
A jab from Amana misses.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Amana's head back.
Amana takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Amana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Amana misses.
Amana throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Amana throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Amana strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Amana finish him?
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Amana misses with a few strikes there.
Amana throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Amana takes the fight into the clinch.
Amana lands with a light punch inside.
Amana has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Amana as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Amana.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Amana has double underhooks.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amana backwards.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Amana misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Amana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amana slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Amana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Amana counters with a big right hand! Oh Diaz is in trouble here! Amana follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lalama Amana!
After the big win, Lalama Amana made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Power Matrix Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TBD#20 BULVER vs. AMANA
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Bulver.
Amana misses with a right hand
and Bulver counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amana manages to avoid it.
Amana cracks a nice hook into Bulver's ribs.
Bulver throws a low kick but Amana moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bulver!
Amana tries to clinch there but Bulver circles away.
Bulver misses with an uppercut.
Amana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bulver throws a sloppy head kick and Amana moves out of range easily.
Bulver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amana momentarily.
Amana misses with a shot to the body
letting Bulver counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amana lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Amana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bulver.
Amana swings widly with a right hand
and Amana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Amana moves out of range of the strikes.
Amana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Amana's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Amana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bulver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bulver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Amana connects with a jab.
Amana slips a jab from Bulver.
A combination from Bulver does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amana blocks a jab.
Bulver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amana takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amana ducks right into an uppercut from Bulver. #ROC2#
Amana is rocked!
Amana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulver.
Oh Amana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulver.
Amana seems to have got his legs back now.
Amana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Amana.
It looked like Amana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bulver.#CL#
Amana closes the distance and clinches.
Bulver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amanas head. #BC2#
Bulver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bulver throws a poor cross that misses
and Amana counters with a nice body shot.
Amana wants to clinch but Bulver slips to the side
and Bulver counters with a straight right hand.
Amana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bulver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amana throws a lazy uppercut
and Bulver counters with a stiff right hand.
Amana slips a straight right by Bulver.
Amana throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bulver to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Amana misses the shot to the body.
Amana throws a lazy uppercut
and Bulver counters with a crisp right that sends Amana to the canvas! Bulver follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benz Bulver! Benz Bulver retains his lightweight title!
Benz Bulver gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TBD#17 CARTER vs. BEAST
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Viki there.
Amana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Amana misses.
Viki misses with a looping right.
Amana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Viki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Viki throws out a loose jab but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viki on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Viki looks to throw the jab but Amana is out of range.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viki was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Amana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Viki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amana doesn't manage to clinch there - Viki circles away.
A big left from Viki misses. #T1#
Viki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viki.
Amana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Viki counter with a right hand.
Viki clobbers Amana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Amana misses.
Amana wants to clinch.
A combination from Viki does no damage.
Viki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amana.
Amana throws a combination that misses
and Viki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Amana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viki counters with a straight right hand.
Amana misses the shot to the body.
Viki throws a hook but Amana blocks it.
Amana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Amana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Viki on the side of the head.
Viki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amana misses with a body shot
and Viki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amana's knee momentarily.
Amana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Viki scores with a head kick.
Amana misses with a jab to the body
and Viki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amana misses with a hook. Viki ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Viki misses with a looping right.
Amana lands a jab to the nose.
Amana works Viki's body with a nice hook.
Amana misses with a hook to the body
and Viki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Viki counters with a big right hand! Oh Amana is in trouble here! Viki follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miki Viki!
Miki Viki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TBD#14 BULVER vs. PAREDES
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Amana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD2#
Amana lands a left and a right that send McGregor crashing to the mat, dazed. Amana thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Amana. McGregor falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Amana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lalama Amana!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lalama Amana thanked Power Matrix Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TBD#10 NILSEN vs. DALI
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Viki looks to land a right hand but Amana moved out of range.
Amana lands with an uppercut that bounces Viki off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Viki connects with a body shot.
Viki lands a nice looking body shot.
Amana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Amana throws a sloppy body shot
and Amana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amana.
Amana misses the body punch
and Viki counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Viki misses its target.
Amana fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Amana forces Viki back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Amana.
Viki blocks a body shot from Amana. #T1#
Amana tries a body shot but Viki blocks it.
Amana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viki is trying to push Amana away but Amana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Amana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amana keeps control of Viki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viki is trying to break the clinch but Amana has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Amana.#T2#
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Viki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Amana.
Amana tries a body shot but Viki blocks it.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amana slowing the pace effectively.
Amana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Amana continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Amana looking for a takedown.
Amana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amana tries to work over Viki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Amana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viki backwards.
Viki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amana misses with a body punch.
Amana working aggressively here.
Amana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Amana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viki can't break the clinch. #BC#
Viki breaks the clinch.
Amana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Viki misses the target.
Viki throws a series of strikes that have Amana backpedaling. #CL2#
Amana closes the distance and clinches.
Amana tries to throw a body punch but Viki avoids it by throwing Amana back against the cage.
Amana has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Viki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Amana can turn it around.#T4#
Amana misses with a body punch. #BC#
Viki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amana moves out of range of the strikes.
Amana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amana wants to land a leg kick but Viki is out of range.
It looked like Viki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amana misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viki. Amana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amana blocks a jab.
Viki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Viki fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Miki Viki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miki Viki's cut.
That's time! Viki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Amana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amana scores with a hook.
Amana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Viki rather than just go for the knockout.
Amana lands with a right hand.
Viki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Viki checks a leg kick.
Viki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Amana looks to move away, Viki throws a big counter combo but Amana just gets out of the way.
Viki lands with a shot to the body.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viki manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Viki swings for the body but Amana moves out of range.
Amana throws a jab but it's blocked by Viki.
Viki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amana misses the jab.
Viki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Viki.
Amana looks to throw the jab but Viki is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Viki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Viki is rocked!
BOOM! Amana lands a beautiful left hook that drops Viki. Viki tries to recover but Amana is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Viki lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TBD#7 ROY vs. SORIANO
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Amana lands a jab-cross combination.
Greenwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greenwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amana on the side of the head.
Greenwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amana. #KD2#
Greenwood lands a left and a right that send Amana crashing to the mat, dazed. Greenwood thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenwood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Amana's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greenwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greenwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Greenwood misses with a left hand
and Amana counters with a series of strikes. Greenwood will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Greenwood is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like DiAngelo Greenwood has been cut.
Amana sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Greenwood's defenses. It connects perfectly with Greenwood's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lalama Amana!
A less than humble Lalama Amana misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WW#3 NILSEN vs. MAGADDINO
Date: Sep 26, 2017

#R1#
Amana swinging wildly here.
Amana thuds a left hand into Assad's body.#CL2#
Amana rushes Assad and presses him up against the cage.
Amana lands a left hand.
Amana scores with a shoulder strike.
Assad tries for a takedown but Amana manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amana.
Amana lands a shot to the body.
Amana gets through Assad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Assad throws a punch but it's blocked by Amana.
Assad tries to break free but Amana pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Amana.
Amana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Amana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Amana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Amana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been hearing reports that Assad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Assad is breathing heavily.
Amana jabs at Assad's body.
Amana jabs Assad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amana scores with a decent looking hook.
Amana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD2#
Amana sends Assad crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Amana is motioning to the referee to let Assad up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Assad is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assad swings widly with a right hand
and Amana scores with a counter punch that sends Assad to the canvas! Amana smells blood - he's punishing Assad with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Assad has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TBD#2 SHAHEN vs. DILLON
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Amana walks into a stiff left hand from Em.
Amana digs a good body shot into Em's ribs.
Em tries to bum rush Amana with a series of wild strikes but Amana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Em.
Amana misses with a jab to the body
and Em counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Amana throws a solid leg kick but Em takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amana.
Em went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amana tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Em clinches up with Amana and pushes him back against the cage.
Amana misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Amana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Em cracks a nice hook into Amana's ribs.
Amana slips a jab and a cross from Em.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Em has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Em.
Em throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Em lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amana swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Em lands an uppercut.
Amana lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amana.
Em lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amana or not. #BC2#
Amana breaks from the clinch.
Em lands with an uppercut that bounces Amana off the cage and back into range.
Amana looks to score with a jab to the body but Em is just out of range.
Em avoids the body shot from Amana.
Amana misses with a hook. Em ducked under it nicely.
Em throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Em.
Snoop Em seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Em has Amana up against the cage in a clinch.
Em looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Amana breaks from the clinch.
Em blocks a leg kick.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Em moves away.
Amana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Em scores with a sloppy right hand. Amana should have avoided that one. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amana throws a series of punches but Em avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Em pushes Amana up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Em.
A head punch on the inside from Amana fails to land.
Amana tries to stall but Em uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Em scores with a hook to the body.
Em tries to work over Amana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amana wants to stall.
A short right from Amana.
Amana is looking to control Em's arms but Em gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amana has his back to the cage.
Amana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Em breaks the clinch.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Em.
Em swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Em's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Em scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Amana throws a looping overhand right but Em ducks down to avoid it.
Amana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Em misses with a looping right.
Em has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Em does it's job there.
Amana lands a jab to Em's midsection.
Amana tries to bum rush Em with a series of wild strikes but Em uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amana shoots in looking for a takedown. Em tries to sprawl out of it but Amana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Em manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Amana misses.
Amana throws a hook to the side of Em's head but Em sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Em pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Amana back to the cage. Em follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amana misses with an uppercut. Em saw that one coming.
Em appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Em, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Em stuns Amana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Em instigates a clinch. #T4#
Em misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Amana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Em throws a poor cross that misses
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Em misses the shot to the body.
Em's corner calls for a 1-2. Em obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amana looks to score with a jab to the body but Em is just out of range.
Em takes one on the button.
Amana misses the jab.
Em getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amana misses with a body shot.
Em lands a nice hook to Amana's body. Amana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amana connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Em slips under a jab from Amana.#CL#
Em forces Amana back against the cage and clinches.
Amana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Em can't find room to land a body shot as Amana controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Snoop Em will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Em misses with a jab, cross combination.
Em keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Em is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Amana throws an off balance right hand
and Em counters with a straight right hand.
Em tests Amana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Em takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snoop Em is winning the standup battle so far.
Amana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Em.
Em throwing a counter right hand but Amana manages to avoid it.
Amana looks to land a right hand but Em moved out of range.
Amana cracks Em with a good jab.
Em throws a body punch but Amana moves out of range.
Amana lunges at Em with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Em's hand. #CL#
Em has taken the fight to the clinch.
Em pushes Amana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Em.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Em.
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Em uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Amana trying to control the position but instead, Em has worked for underhooks and has pushed Amana into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amana.
A short right from Em on the inside.
Em digs a right hand underneath Amana's ribcage. Amana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amana can't find room to land a body shot as Em controls the action.
Em misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Em.
Amana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Em stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Em stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amana tries to work over Em's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Amana working aggressively here.
Amana misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Amana fails to land.
Em is trying to break free.
Amana fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Amana is looking to control Em's arms but Em gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amana has his back to the cage.
Em lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amana or not. #BC#
Em breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Em lands an overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amana throws a right and a left that Em avoids nicely.
Em lands a jab to the head.
Em connects with a looping right hand.
Amana lands with a straight right. Em didn't see that one coming.
Amana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amana swings for the body but Em moves out of range.
Em moves out of range as Amana strikes.
Em scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Em lands the left hand.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Em sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Em swings for the body but Amana moves out of range.
Snoop Em is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amana throws a jab when Em was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Amana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amana.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Em uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amana.
Em is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Em with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Em defending well as Amana loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Amana gets tackled into the cage by Em. Em maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Em.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Em misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Em pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Em.
Em lunges at Amana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amana's hand.
Amana takes one on the button.
Em lands with a straight right. Amana didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Em takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Em.
Amana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Em.
Nice uppercut there from Amana.
Amana connects with a jab.#CL#
Amana gets tackled into the cage by Em. Em maintains the clinch.
Em prevents a body shot from Amana. #BC2#
Amana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Em avoids the body shot from Amana.
Jab, jab by Em - just one landing.
Em tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amana needs to keep his hands up - Em had a free shot at his head there.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Amana.
Amana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Snoop Em will probably get the nod.
That's time! Em's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Em pushes Amana up against the cage in a clinch.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amana digs a right hand underneath Em's ribcage. Em let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Amana breaks from the clinch.
Em fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amana manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Em looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Em shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Em takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Em tests Amana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Em takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Em throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Amana on the side of the head.
Em swings for the body but Amana moves out of range.
Amana cracks a nice hook into Em's ribs.#T1#
Amana lands a lovely overhand right.
Amana misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Em misses its target.
Em keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Amana there.
Amana misses with a few strikes there.
Em uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amana.
Em swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Em's head backwards.
Em misses with an uppercut.
Amana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Em will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amana lands with a hook. Em tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amana throws an overhand right that lands on Em's shoulder, as Em tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Em lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Amana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Em.
Amana swings for the body but Em moves out of range. #CL#
Em has managed to clinch.
Snoop Em has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Em escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amana misses with a left hand
and Em counters with a two punch combo.
A big right from Amana misses.
Em blocks a jab.
Amana connects with a crisp jab.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Em moves away.
Amana throws a lazy uppercut
and Em counters with a stiff right hand.
Amana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Em on the side of the head.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Em looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amana scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Em is rocked!#CL#
Em moves into the clinch.#BC#
Em's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Amana misses the jab.
Em is looking to clinch.
Amana takes a swing at Em's ribcage but misses.
Em digs a good hook to Amana's body.
Amana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Em connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Em misses with a hook.
Em gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Amana goes for a double leg but Em avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Em continues to drive forward.
Em is looking to counter punch.
Lalama Amana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoop Em is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amana throws a looping overhand right but Em ducks down to avoid it.
Amana tests Em's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Em.
Em cracks Amana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Amana throws a body punch but Em moves out of range.
Em scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Amana takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Em with a nice cross.
Em fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Em takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Em sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amana misses with a right hand
and Em counters with a nice uppercut.
Amana scores with a punch to the head.
Amana lands a jab to the head.
Oh Em is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Em avoids the body shot from Amana.
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
Em seems to have got his legs back now.
Amana misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Em staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Em misses the target.
Em stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoop Em is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Em with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lalama Amana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Em has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snoop Em!

Event: WW#1 MAGADDINO VS JOHNSON
Date: Aug 01, 2017

#R1#
Amana fails to land with a series of punches.
Amana really is a fat lump.
DoeJR looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Amana does no damage.
DoeJR showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amana.
DoeJR is looking for the big counter here.
Amana lands a slapping body shot.
DoeJR fails to land with a series of punches.
Amana takes a swing at DoeJR's ribcage but misses.
Amana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DoeJRs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana swings for the body but DoeJR moves out of range. #CL2#
DoeJR clinches up with Amana and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
DoeJR manages to break the clinch.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DoeJR moves away.#CL2#
DoeJR forces Amana back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Amana tries to circle away but DoeJR has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
DoeJR manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
DoeJR is trying to keep Amana in close.
Amana wants to stand but DoeJR is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amana trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
DoeJR is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DoeJR is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DoeJR bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amana's guard. #REVB##T2#
DoeJR with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DoeJR on the ground.
Amana is looking to stand up but DoeJR isn't so interested in that idea.
DoeJR trying to control but Amana is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
DoeJR drops back looking for a leg! Amana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amana manages to kick DoeJR off! DoeJR jumps back into Amana's guard.
Amana wants to stand but DoeJR is controlling the position.
DoeJR tries to free his leg and advance position but Amana is retaining full guard. #T3#
Amana wants to stand up but DoeJR is controlling him. #SUB2#
DoeJR is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DoeJR prevents Amana from getting back to his feet.
DoeJR postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DoeJR tries to clinch up.
DoeJR will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
DoeJR drives through with a takedown into Amana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
DoeJR decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DoeJR works the jab nicely.
Amana scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amana keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
DoeJR fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amana, pushing him back against the cage.
DoeJR is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Amana to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John DoeJR dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Amana jabs at DoeJR's body.
Amana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amana throws a perfectly timed hook that sends DoeJR crashing down! DoeJR tries to stagger back to his feet but Amana just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused DoeJR asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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